Doha - information office -November 13

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the car bombing targeted a UN-contracted mine-clearing operation company in Gao city in northern Mali, resulting in the deaths of three Malians and the injuries of four foreigners.

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

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