Members of the UN Security Council have condemned in strongest terms the barbaric and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Nice (France) during which 84 people, including children, were killed and dozens injured.
The council in a statement on Friday in New York expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and the French government.
The statement read “The members of the Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators of these terrorist acts to justice.
Afghan President, Mohammad Ghani, has also condemned the terrorist attack.
He said in Kabul that the government and the people of Afghanistan expressed their sympathy with the government and people of France.
Ghani described terrorism as common threat to the region and the world at large and called for joint fight against the menace.
Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, on Friday extended condolences to the victims of the attack and condemned “terrorism in all forms.
“We stand together with the French people and their government in fight against violence and hatred,” he said.
Kristian Jensen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, said that the attack gave more reasons to work together closely worldwide and in Europe to fight against terrorism and violence.
He said Demark was ready to do whatever we can to stop terrorism.
“We hope we can try to form global partnership.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi on Friday condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist crime that killed at least 84 civilians in Nice of France.
Sheikh Abdullah Al’Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that the UAE strongly condemns the heinous and horrific crime.
He said this is also to confirm its full solidarity with the friendly Republic of France, and backs all procedures it takes to tackle these circumstances.
“This heinous terrorist crime” makes it imperative for all to work decisively and without hesitation to counter the terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” Al’Nahyan said.
He offered his sincere condolences to the French government, people of France and families of the victims, wishing those injured a speedy recovery.
A truck rammed into a crowd celebrating the French national day in Nice, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, said on Friday.
Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, also condemned in strongest words the terrorist attack that took place in the French city Nice on Thursday evening.
The Egyptian president also expressed heartfelt condolences to French President Francois Hollande and the friendly French government and people in the statement issued by the Egyptian Presidency.
“The death toll rises to 84 from an attack in which a truck rammed into a crowd marking the French national day in Nice.
“With 18 people remaining in critical condition, the death toll may continue to rise,’’ he said.
Al-Sisi also voiced full solidarity of Egypt with all international efforts that are aimed at fighting terrorism that is not restricted to a certain border or religion.
He expressed full confidence that in such terrorist incidents, the will of peace-loving countries and peoples would never weaken.
He said that all international efforts should be united within the framework of a comprehensive strategy for fighting terrorism which is seeking to undermine stability and security in all parts of the world.