The UK Ambassador to Egypt, James Watt, has sent the following letter to the Egyptian Minister of Interior:

“We would like to express our shock and sorrow at the news of the attempted assassination targeting you this morning. This act is considered an act of terror, which is unacceptable on all levels. And while we are thankful for your safety and survival of this heinous attack, we would like to express our solidarity with you in facing this terrorism and assure that you can rely on the support of the British government in fighting terrorism in all its forms.”

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