The Kingdom of Bahrain has condemned a terrorist attack on a patrol of security forces in the Bajaur region of Pakistan and the terrorist bombing of a popular market in Khost in Afghanistan, aimed at destabilising peace and security.

Bahrain News Agency quoted a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as affirming Bahrain's solidarity with Pakistan and Afghanistan in their fight against terrorism and their efforts to eliminate all terrorist organisations. It also reiterated Bahrain's rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism.