Egypt condemns Mosul terrorist attack

CAIRO – 9 Nov 2018: Egypt has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a restaurant in the Iraqi city of Mosul earlier in the day, leaving a number of people killed and injured.

A statement released by the Foreign Ministry Thursday night said the Egyptian government offers condolences to the Iraqi government and people over the victims of the attack, asserting Cairo's full solidarity with Iraq in its efforts to achieve security and stability.

The statement renewed Egypt's call for the necessity of intensifying international efforts to eradicate terrorism in all its forum, dry up its roots and stand against extremist thoughts.