UN Secretary-General Condemns Kabul Airport Terror Attack... Meeting of Permanent Security Council Ambassadors Convened

Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General [Photo by Xinhua News Agency]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Ant?nio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, condemned the suicide bombing attack that took place outside Kabul Airport, the capital of Afghanistan, on the 26th (local time), saying, "I condemn the terrorist attack that killed and injured many civilians."

UN spokesperson St?phane Dujarric stated at the regular briefing that day, "The Secretary-General is closely monitoring the situation unfolding in Kabul, especially at the airport, with great concern," conveying these remarks.

Near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, where Western countries are conducting evacuation operations following the Taliban's takeover, two bomb attacks occurred in the afternoon, resulting in numerous casualties including children and U.S. soldiers.

Spokesperson Dujarric said, "The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured."

Dujarric also conveyed that Guterres said, "This incident highlights the unstable situation in Afghanistan and strengthens our resolve to continue providing urgent assistance throughout the country to help the Afghan people."

It is reported that Secretary-General Guterres has convened a meeting on the 30th with the UN ambassadors of the permanent members of the UN Security Council, including the United Kingdom, France, the United States, China, and Russia, to discuss the Afghan issue.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.