Libya Condemns Café Bombing in Damascus, Reaffirms Solidarity with Syria

Tunis, July 3 (KUNA) -- Libya today condemned a terrorist bombing that targeted a café in the Syrian capital, Damascus, killing and injuring several civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya’s Government of National Unity expressed its “strongest condemnation” of the criminal act, reaffirming its firm stance rejecting all forms of terrorism, violence, and extremism, regardless of the justifications or motives behind them. The ministry stressed the importance of regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and eliminate its sources, thereby contributing to enhanced security and stability and the protection of lives. It extended its sincere condolences and sympathies to the victims’ families, as well as to the Syrian government and people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Libya reiterated its solidarity with Syria at this juncture, emphasizing the importance of protecting civilians and respecting the rules of international law to bolster security and peace at both the regional and international levels. Earlier today, Syrian authorities announced that a bomb blast inside a café in Damascus had left six people dead and 22 others injured. (End) sh.b.m / m.n.f