It is learned with sadness that many lives were lost as a result of an explosion in the metro of St. Petersburg, Russia.

As a country that has expressed its stance against all forms of terrorism on numerous occasions, we strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack.

We extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved kin of those who lost their lives in the incident as well as to Russian leadership and the friendly Russian nation, and wish speedy recovery to the injured.