UAE condemns killing of two Egyptian peacekeepers in Mali

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack against a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, which resulted in the death of two and injury of one member of the Egyptian peacekeeping forces.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.

The Ministry expressed its full solidarity with the Egyptian mission, which participates with international peacekeeping forces of the United Nations in operations to maintain security, stability, and peace and provide humanitarian aid in Mali.

Moreover, the Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt and to the families of the two victims of this heinous crime while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation