Saudi Arabia and the UAE have strongly condemned terrorist attack” targeting the Suez Canal zone abutting the Sinai Peninsula that claimed the lives of 11 troops.

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry in a statement reaffirmed that the Kingdom stands with Egypt against everything which targets its security and stability.

It also commended the Egyptian army’s efforts in combating terrorist and destructive attacks and offered the Kingdom’s deep condolences to the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

The UAE’s foreign ministry also reaffirmed its stance in support of all measures that Egypt takes to protect its security and stability.

It said the UAE strongly condemns these criminal acts and completely rejects all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to undermine security.