ASEAN condemn the terrorist attack in Jakarta

Jakarta, 7 Rabi’ul Akhir 1437/January 17, 2016 (MINA) – ASEAN Member States strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 14 January 2016, which caused the loss of innocent lives, injuries, and damage to properties.

ASEAN extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the Indonesian Government and people, especially to the families of the victims of this attack.

ASEAN Member States commend the Indonesian security forces’ swift and courageous actions in responding to the attack, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.

ASEAN fully supports the Government of Indonesia in bringing the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice, and remains united and committed to working with the international community to further intensify its cooperation to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whom so ever it is committed. (T/P4/R03)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)