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China Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Russian Embassy in Kabul, Expresses Condolences

© AFP 2023 / WAKIL KOHSARTaliban fighters (C) stand guard along a road near the Russian embassy after a suicide attack in Kabul on September 5, 2022
Taliban fighters (C) stand guard along a road near the Russian embassy after a suicide attack in Kabul on September 5, 2022 - Sputnik International, 1920, 06.09.2022
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BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday strongly condemned a suicide bombing near the Russian embassy in Kabul and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
"We strongly condemn the terrorist attack against diplomatic institutions and personnel, express our deepest condolences in connection with the death of the staff of the Russian Embassy in Afghanistan and ordinary Afghan residents," Mao told a briefing.
The spokesperson expressed hope that the Afghan authorities would be able to take effective measures to ensure the security of foreign diplomatic institutions and personnel in the country. In addition, Mao called on the international community to play a constructive role together in maintaining peace, stability and security in Afghanistan.
The explosion occurred on Monday morning near the entrance to the Russian embassy's consular department. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, two employees of the diplomatic mission were killed as a result of the blast. The Islamic State terrorist organization (banned in Russia) reportedly took responsibility for the deadly terrorist attack.
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