We are saddened to receive the news that a bomb attack today in Afghanistan’s city of Charikar during President Ghani’s election campaign rally resulted in the loss of many lives and left many others wounded.

We strongly condemn this terrorist attack that targets the democratic process in Afghanistan and wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, speedy recovery to the wounded, and convey our condolences to President Ghani, the friendly Government and the brotherly people of Afghanistan.

We hope that the presidential election process takes place in a peaceful and secure atmosphere.