Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns terror attack in Egypt

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the people and government of Egypt, wishing the injured a quick recovery, and confirmed its full solidarity with Arab Republic of Egypt. It also praised Egypt’s efforts to keep the security and stability of the country and its people.

The Ministry reiterated Libya’s stance towards counter-terrorism in all its forms, insisting to completely eliminate it, for it is abhorrent to all values, customs and religions.

For its part, Egyptian Ministry of Interior said in a statement that, the blast occurred when a terrorist with explosive device riding a bicycle, the policemen were trying to arrest him, the bomb blown up, resulted in killing of three police staffers, and two police officers were injured.