Egypt has categorically condemned the terrorist attack in Aden that killed the governor of the city, Jaafar Mohmaed Saad, and some of his companions Sunday night.

The Egyptian government condoles with the Yemeni people and government for the death of Saad and his companions, a statement by the Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Cairo stands by the side of Sanaa as it fights terrorism, the statement said, adding that it also supports efforts by the Arab coalition to empower the legitimate government in Yemen.

Sources: MENA