Egypt condemned on Friday in the strongest terms the hideous terrorist attack that struck two tourist hotels in the Tunisian resort city of Sousse, leaving scores of people dead and injured.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Badr Abdel Aati said that Egypt stands by Tunisia in the fight against terrorism, adding that such terrorist attacks have nothing to do with the tolerant and moderate teachings of Islam.

The foreign ministry spokesman expressed his country's condolences to the victims' families and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

Also, he voiced Egypt's firm stance regarding the necessity of unifying international efforts to combat the phenomenon of terrorism, which threatens world peace and stability.