RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack on a military base in Chad’s Lake Chad region, which left at least 40 Chadian soldiers dead.

The Ministry expressed its condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Chad, wishing those injured a swift recovery.

In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s opposition to all forms of violence and terrorism, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting international efforts to combat such threats, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The attack took place on Sunday evening on Barkaram Island in the Lake Chad basin area, which has experienced increasing militant activity in recent years.

Although no group has claimed responsibility, Chadian President Mahamat Deby has since launched a counter-mission aimed at tracking down those responsible.