Vietnam strongly condemns the recent terrorist hostage crisis in Algeria, which resulted in severe civilian losses, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi on January 22 in Hanoi.

Making the statement in response to reporters’ questions on Vietnam’s reaction to the incident, Nghi expressed Vietnam’s deep condolences to the families of the victims, the Government of Algeria, and the countries that lost citizens.

Vietnam supports the international community’s efforts to prevent terrorism, and holds that the guilty must be punished adequately, he added.-VNA