Doha / Information Office / January 08

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the car explosion that took place in Tikrit, north of Iraq, killing two policemen and injuring five civilians.

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

The Ministry confirmed the State of Qatar's solidarity with the Iraqi government and its support for any measures to be taken to maintain security.

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