Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Monday attack on a pop concert in Manchester Arena, killing at least 22 and injuring over 50 according to international media reports, including many children and teenagers. FM spokesperson Ahmed Abou Zeid communicated Egypt’s deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and full solidarity with the British government and people in facing terrorism. Monday’s attack took place by the end of Ariana Grande’s concert, reportedly by a lone suicide bomber, Manchester Police told international media. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi had highlighted in a speech he made during the summit the importance of cutting terrorism roots including sources of fund sand weaponry. “A comprehensive confrontation with terrorism necessitates a confrontation that addresses all dimensions of this phenomenon, including funding, arming, as well as political and ideological support.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 23, 2017 14:15 UTC