Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz sent a cable of deepest condolences and sympathies to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the victims of the terrorist attack in Helwan, SPA reported Saturday.

"We have learned with deep sorrow about the news of the terrorist attack that took place in Helwan, resulting in deaths and injuries, and we express to you our strong condemnation and denunciation of this sinful terrorist act," the king said.

The King stressed that "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia firmly stands with the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people against whoever dares to harm Egypt's security and stability,"

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdel Aziz also sent a cable of sincere condolences and sympathies to President Sisi.

He said: "I send you, families of the victims and the people of Arab Republic of Egypt, my most sincere condolences, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery."

MENA