Türkiye and several Arab countries have condemned twin bomb explosions that wounded at least 18 people, including four police officers, near Syria's tourism ministry in central Damascus, reaffirming support for the country's security and stability.
In a statement on Tuesday, Türkiye's foreign ministry condemned the attacks, saying there is "no place for violence and terrorism in Syria."
"Türkiye will continue to stand in solidarity with the Syrian people and provide the necessary support for efforts to establish lasting stability and security in the country," the ministry said.
Saudi Arabia issued what it described as its "strongest condemnation and denunciation" of the "cowardly terrorist attack," reiterating its rejection of terrorism and extremism aimed at undermining Syria's security.
Kuwait described the explosions as "a criminal act" and expressed solidarity with Damascus, while Oman reaffirmed its rejection of "violence and terrorism in all their forms and manifestations."
Qatar also condemned the blasts and voiced support for measures taken by Syrian authorities to preserve security.
Jordan rejected "all forms of violence and terrorism" targeting Syria and reaffirmed its support for the country's security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens.
Blasts hit during bomb disposal operation
According to Syria's interior ministry, two homemade explosive devices detonated early Tuesday near the tourism ministry while security forces were attempting to dispose of them, injuring at least 18 people, including four police officers.
The explosions coincided with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria—the first by a Western leader since the ouster of Bashar al Assad in December 2024.
Following the blasts, Macron said: "Nothing can smother the aspiration of Syrian women and men to live in a fully sovereign, safe, pluralistic, and united Syria."
