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UAE strongly condemns terror attack in Munich

Xinhua, July 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday strongly condemned "the heinous terrorist crime," in Munich, Germany, which left a number of civilians dead on Friday evening, UAE state news agency WAM reported.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stressed in a statement the UAE's full solidarity with Germany in face of such actions.

The statement reaffirmed that this "heinous terrorist crime" will make people more determined to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The ministry offered sincere condolences to the government and people of Germany and the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the wounded.

At least 10 people were killed and at least 16 injured in a shooting spree at a shopping center near Munich's Olympic park.

The shooter, an 18-year old with dual German-Iranian nationality, killed himself following the massacre, Munich police said.

The attacker acted alone and had no relation to any terrorist organization, the German public prosecution said on Saturday.

Both the UAE and Germany regard each other as strategic partners. Endit