The Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States, GCC, has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the city of Manchester in the United Kingdom on Monday evening, leaving dozens of people dead and others wounded.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Sultanate of Oman, stated, "This brutal terrorist attack is contrary to all values and principles of humanity and morality."
They affirmed their solidarity with the United Kingdom as they stand by its side in the face of terrorism. They also reiterated their firm positions on the rejection of violence and terrorism regardless of its source, motive and reason. The GCC states reject all criminal acts that terrorise innocent people.
They called for concerted international efforts to eliminate the scourge of terrorism and extremism, with an aim to ensure world security and stability.
The GCC states extended their condolences to the government, the people of the United Kingdom, and the families of victims, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Source: WAM