Doha / Information Office / May 30

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that took place in northern Iraq's city of Kirkuk, killing and injuring several people.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of the motives and causes.

The statement expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of the victims and the Government and people of Iraq, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.