Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the city of Kandahar, Afghanistan, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of innocent people, including children. The ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain's solidarity with Afghanistan in its measures to restore security and stability. It reiterated Bahrain's firm stance against violence, extremism and terrorism in all its forms, whatever its justifications and motives, and stressed the need to strengthen regional and international efforts to eradicate this dangerous phenomenon and sources of its finance.