(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly denounces the terror attacks in Paris and urges for global solidarity to defeat terrorism.

A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences of the Saudi government and people to the families of the victims, the government and people of the France, and wished the injured a quick recovery.

Saudi Arabia underscores the importance of the world community to stand united to double its efforts to root out this dangerous and destructive plague, which targets the security and stability of the entire world. The source added that an effective means for joint international action was needed to fight those who sought to harm global security under any pretext.