In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.
Furthermore, the Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government of the Republic of Mali and its people, and to the families and relatives of the victims of this heinous crime, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.