Doha / Information Office / May 24

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the explosion that targeted a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing one person and injuring others.

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

It stressed Qatar's total rejection of targeting places of worship and terrorizing peaceful people.

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