President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday received a cable of condolences from his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev over the victims of Sunday's bombing that targeted the Boutroseya (St Peter and St Paul) Church in Abbassiya.

In his cable, the Azerbaijani president condemned the cowardly bombing and all terror attacks.

He added that terrorism shall be firmly combated. 

Aliyev also voiced sincere condolences to the families of the victims, and wished a swift recovery to the injured. 

The blast left at least 25 people dead and 49 others injured.

Source: MENA