RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned the terrorist attack on the concert hall near Moscow that killed and injured dozens of people on Friday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, expressed the country’s condolences and sympathy with the families of the deceased, and to the Russian people and government for this “painful incident.”
The Kingdom stressed the importance of combating all forms of terrorism and extremism, the ministry added.
The statement also called for security and safety for the Russian Federation and its people, and a speedy recovery for the injured.
The Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Moscow called on citizens to take care and avoid the area around the crime scene, and to adhere to the instructions issued by authorities.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms, according to spokesman.
The Gulf Cooperation Council secretary-general Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi also issued a statement condemning the attack.
He rejected all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism that aim to undermine security and stability in any region of the globe.
Albudaiwi extended his “sincere condolences and sympathy to the Russian government and its people, as well as to the families of the victims of this tragic incident,” and wished a speedy recovery to all the injured.
Spain said it was “shocked” by the Moscow concert attack adding it “condemns any form of violence.”
“We are shocked by the news from Russia. Our solidarity with the victims, their families and the Russian people. Spain condemns any form of violence,” the Spanish foreign ministry posted on X.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned what he termed an “odious act of terrorism”.
“The horror of the massacre of innocent civilians in Moscow is unacceptable,” Meloni said in a statement, expressing her “full solidarity with the affected people and the victims’ families.”
