China offers counter terrorism support to Afghanistan
Shares
“We are shocked by the terrorist attack and strongly condemn the act,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a daily press briefing.
China’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced the attack at Sardar Mohammad Daud Hospital in Kabul and said the Chinese government will continue to firmly support the unremitting efforts of the Afghan government and people to fight terrorism, Chinese media reported.
“We are shocked by the terrorist attack and strongly condemn the act,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a daily press briefing.
He expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families.
“We express deep condolences and sincere sympathy to the victims and their families. China will continue to firmly support the unremitting efforts of the Afghan government and people to fight terrorism and safeguard national stability and security," he stated.
At least 50 people were killed and 91 others were wounded after five attackers stormed Sardar Mohammad Daud Hospital in the fortified Wazir Akbar Khan diplomatic district Wednesday morning.
According to figures released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), more than 3,490 civilians were killed and over 7,920 others were injured in conflict-related incidents across Afghanistan last year.
