ISLAMABAD: Japan is shocked and saddened by the terrorist attacks which caused numerous deaths and injuries Friday on political gathering in Mastung, Balochistan and Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Foreign Minister of Japan Toro Kono said Japan expresses its condolences to the victims and the bereaved families. Japan also prays those injured for their earliest recovery,said a statement issued here by the Japan Embassy on Saturday.
He said No act of terrorism can be justified for whatever reason or purpose. Japan strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Japan expresses solidarity to the Government of Pakistan and their people and supports efforts by the Government of Pakistan to combat terrorism.
He said that Japan also strongly hopes that the general election to be held this month will be implemented freely, fairly and peacefully without giving in to such heinous attacks.