<p><a href="/en/afganistan/kabul" class="glossify-link">KABUL</a> and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have condemned Thursday’s deadly suicide attack in Kabul.</p>
<p>At 14 people were killed and as many others wounded when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a wedding hall in Lab-i-Jar area in the 4<sup>th</sup> police district.</p>
<p>The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the suicide attack that resulted in the killing and injuring of a number of people, and offered condolences to the victims’ families, the Afghan government and people.</p>
<p>In a statement, the ministry wished the wounded a speedy recovery and reaffirming the kingdom's support for the friendly people of <a href="/en/afghanistan" class="glossify-link">Afghanistan</a> against extremism and terrorism.</p>
<p>Pakistan also strongly denounced the bomb attack. “We are deeply grieved at the loss of precious lives in this dastardly terrorist attack,” the Foreign Office said.</p>
<p>“We express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” a statement from the ministry said.</p>
<p>Pakistan reiterated its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan in their fight against terrorism.</p>
<p>“We particularly feel the pain as a country that has suffered from terrorism. We believe concerted efforts by states, and close cooperation among them is important for eliminating this menace,” the statement added.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, NATO called the terrorist attack against the political gathering totally unacceptable. The NATO civilian representative office offered its condolences to the families of those killed and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation also slammed the bombing as a cowardly terrorist act.</p>
<p>While expressing solidarity with Afghanistan, it called on the international community to unite to root out terrorism that threatened the security and stability of all countries.</p>
<p>The ministry also expressed condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Afghanistan and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.</p>
<p>jhk/mud</p>
