Malaysia condemns attack on a church in Jordan's Karak Governorate
The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the extremist attack on a church in Jordan's Karak Governorate, expressing solidarity with Jordan and the victims' families.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 25 (KUNA) -- Malaysia today condemned the extremist attack targeting a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, affirming that “the deliberate assault on places of worship constitutes a grave violation of the sanctity of religious sites and a heinous extremist act that has no place in any society.”
In a statement, the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the Government and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as to the families of the victims of the extremist attack on the church.
The ministry expressed Malaysia’s solidarity with Jordan during these difficult times, reiterating its strong condemnation of attacks on places of worship and emphasizing that such acts violate the sanctity of religious sites.
Malaysia reaffirmed its steadfast commitment, alongside Jordan, to reject extremism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of motives or justifications.
The ministry stressed Malaysia’s commitment to continuing to strengthen the close and historic bilateral relations with Jordan, including the defense of shared values such as religious harmony and peaceful coexistence.
Jordanian authorities had announced that nine people were killed and 40 others injured in the attack on the church located in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate, southwest of the capital Amman, on Friday. (End)
