The Kingdom of Bahrain has condemned the terrorist attack which targeted a security patrol in El-Arish, Egypt, killing and injuring scores of policemen.

Bahrain News Agency quoted a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressing profound condolences to the families of the martyrs and wishing for a speedy recovery for the injured in the 'heinous cowardly act that aims to shake up security and peace'.

"The ministry affirms the total solidarity of the Kingdom of Bahrain with the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt and its support for the measures it takes to counter the terrorist organisations," the statement said.

"It reiterates its unwavering stance that rejects violence and terrorism under all its forms and calls for concerted efforts to eradicate the phenomenon menacing the entire world and to dry out the sources for its funding and support."