UAE condemns attack on Hamburg church

TOBIAS SCHWARZ/ AFP

The UAE has condemned the attack that targeted a church in the German city of Hamburg, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed the UAE's firm rejection of all forms of violence aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.

The Ministry also expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government of Germany and its people, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

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