Bahrain has strongly condemned the terrorist explosion that took place in the Republic of Philippines city of Cotabato, and resulted in the death and injury of a number of people. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expresses its deep condolences to the families of the victims and wishes those injured a speedy recovery," said the ministry in its statement issued today. It also affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's solidarity with the friendly Republic of The Philippines and reiterated the Kingdom's firm stance in rejecting all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.