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Maldives fully committed in the fight against terrorism: Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has said Maldives is fully committed in the fight against terrorism.

In the message of condolence to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Salahuddin Rabbani, on the deadly terrorist attack at the wedding ceremony in Kabul which killed 63 people, Minister Shahid said Maldives will continue to work closely with the international community in eliminating the global menace.

“It was with deep shock and horror that I received the news of the deadly terrorist attack at a wedding ceremony in Kabul, which left 63 dead and injured more than 180 people,’’ the minister said in the message.

On conclusion, the foreign minister said at this time of national tragedy, the government and the people of the Maldives convey heartfelt sympathy and stand in solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan.