(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Kuwait on Tuesday strongly condemned the "terrorist" shooting attack that took place in the Saudi Ahsa governorate killing and wounding a number of people.
"This cowardly terrorist act is in complete violation of values and heavely faiths, aims at destabilizing security in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as terrorizing civilians," First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said in a statement to KUNA.
He said he was confident the Saudi authorities would abort any attempt aimed at undermining security and stability.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled reiterated rejection to all forms of terrorism, and underlined Kuwait's firm support to Saudi Arabia. The security of the two countries is integrated, he added.
"I renew my call for the importance of doubling international efforts to confront this dangerous phenonemon," said the senior Kuwaiti official.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled expressed condolences for families of the victims, and wished speedy recovery for the injured.
At least five people were killed and nine injured in a shooting incident in Al-Dalwah village, Ahsa, late Monday.
Gunmen opened fire at citizens as they were leaving a building in the area, using machine guns and pistols.
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