Qatar Condemns Attack on Mosque in Canada's Quebec City
Doha/Information Office/30 January 2017/ The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the armed attack that targeted worshipers at a mosque in Quebec City, northeast of Canada, resulting in a number of casualties.
The Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Monday, stressed that such criminal acts which target innocent civilians and violate the sanctity of mosques are contrary to all humanitarian values, principles and laws, and threat peaceful coexistence.
The Foreign Ministry also called for concerted regional and international efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of violence and terrorism in all its forms, which poses threat to international peace and security, stressing solidarity with the Canadian government and people.
The statement expressed Qatar's sincere condolences to the government and people of Canada and to the families of victims, wishing speedy recovery to the wounded.