UAE condemns shooting incident in France

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The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that targeted a number of people in central Paris on Friday, resulting in deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed the UAE's rejection of all forms of violence aimed at destabilising security and stability in contravention of human values ​​and principles.

The Ministry also expressed its condolences and sympathy to the government and people of France and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

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