January 24,
2014
Statement
by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
on
the Bombing in Egypt
1. Japan deeply deplores the
bombings that occurred outside the Police Headquarters in central Cairo, capital
of Egypt and near the metro station in Dokki district, Giza prefecture, west of
Cairo on the early morning of January 24th (the afternoon of January 24th Japan
time) and caused casualty. Japan prays for the deceased people and expresses its
condolences to their families. And Japan extends its heartfelt sympathy to those
injured.
2. Acts of terrorism cannot be
justified for any reason, and Japan firmly condemns terrorism in all its forms.
3. Japan hopes that public
security in Egypt will be stabilized promptly and that a political process moves
forward in a way that includes a wide range of Egyptian people.