The foreign ministry has strongly condemned a deadly bombing attack at Kabul airport that has left more than 80 people dead and at least 150 injured. The ministry’s statement on Friday comes a day after two blasts killed dozens of civilians and 13 US military personnel.
The foreign ministry has expressed its grief and regret at the news of deaths and injuries among the civilian Afghan population. It is calling on all parties to keep the peace, respect people’s right to life and property, and avoid escalating the conflict.
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has expressed Taiwan’s deepest condolences to the director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk.
The foreign ministry says Taiwan will stand firmly beside the United States at this difficult moment. It also says that Taiwan will continue to work with countries that share its values to oppose all forms of terrorist violence.