An official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the shooting and hostage-taking in the western city of Trèbes, and condemned the car bombing at the entrance of a sports stadium in the southern Afghan city of Lashkar Gah. The source stressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, and its support for the efforts of friendly countries against terrorism. The source concluded his statement by offering condolences to the families of the victims, government and peoples of the friendly Republic of France and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, wishking the injured a speedy recovery.
