Doha – Information Office – 18 November

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the explosion which took place in the center of Tikrit, northern Iraq, resulting in deaths and injuries.

In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm position on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement affirmed the State of Qatar's solidarity with the Iraqi government and its support for any measures taken to preserve security.

The statement expressed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims, the government and people of Iraq, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.