Egypt has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Al Salam Palace in Jeddah which left two Royal Guards killed and three others wounded.

A statement released by the Foreign Ministry here on Sunday expressed Egypt's deep condolences to the families of the victims and wishes of a speedy recovery to the injured.

The statement stressed Egypt's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in terms of the steps taken to abort terrorist schemes and protect the citizens.

A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov rifle and three petrol bombs killed two Royal Guards and wounded three others in an attack at a security guards checkpoint at the western gate of Al Salam Palace in Jeddah early on Saturday.

The attacker, Mansour bin Hassan Al Ameri, 28, a Saudi, was killed by security forces on the spot.

Source: MENA