UAE condemns church attacks by extremists in Pakistan

The UAE has strongly condemned the burning of churches and dozens of homes by extremists in Pakistan.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended the efforts and diligence of the Pakistani government and the measures it implemented in confronting these criminal acts.

The ministry affirmed the UAE's rejection of all practices aimed at undermining security and stability of the region, stressing that hate speech and extremism contradict international efforts to spread the values of tolerance, coexistence and peace among people.

Furthermore, the ministry stressed the need to respect religious symbols and avoid incitement and polarisation at a time when the international community needs to work together to reaffirm a commitment to upholding the universal principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.