UAE condemns Alexandria blast

Abu Dhabi, Jan 2, 2011 (WAM)- The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist act that targeted a Christian church in Egypt's Alexandria in which tens of innocent people were killed and injured.
In a statement made to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Foreign minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: "The UAE's vehemently denounces that despicable act that led to the killing and injuring of several innocent citizens of the sisterly Egypt." Sheikh Abdullah reiterated solidarity with Egypt, saying: The UAE will stand by its sisterly Egypt in passing through these difficult times." "The UAE rejects terrorism in all its forms and totally condemns targeting of places of worship," he added.
Sheikh Abdullah praised the religious tolerance in Egypt and the amity among followers of different beliefs observed there for thousands of years. He urged the Egyptian people to disavow those who attempt to sow sedition and division and to work together, to promote their country's best interests and to unite in the fight against terrorism which targets all, regardless of their ethnic background, creed or religious beliefs.
"Such terrorist acts are yet another evidence that concerted international efforts are needed to confront and combat terrorism, no matter where it comes from or what its motifs are," he state. - Emirates News Agency, WAM