Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar have strongly condemned the bomb attacks that rocked Damascus on Tuesday, injuring at least 18 people, including security personnel and civilians, according to Syria's Interior Ministry. The explosions occurred near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his landmark visit to meet Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. Macron reportedly stated he was unaware of the blasts at the time.
Saudi Arabia Leads Condemnation
The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement on X.com expressing the Kingdom's strongest condemnation of the cowardly terrorist attack. The ministry noted that the injuries resulted from attempts to dismantle two explosive devices planted by a terrorist cell. The statement reiterated Saudi Arabia's categorical rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts aimed at undermining Syria's security and stability, and expressed sympathy to the families of the injured and the Syrian government and people.
Kuwait and Qatar Also Denounce Attack
Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs similarly condemned the explosions, describing them as a criminal act targeting the security and stability of the Syrian Arab Republic. Qatar also slammed the attack, reaffirming its firm stance against violence and terrorism regardless of motives. Qatar expressed full solidarity with Syria and support for measures to preserve security and stability, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
Blast a Setback for Syria's New President
The blasts were the second to shake the capital in recent days, marking a setback for President Al-Sharaa, who was hosting his first visit from a Western leader since the ousting of longtime dictator Bashar Assad. The attacks occurred amid heightened security for Macron's visit, underscoring ongoing instability in the region.
