“I am stunned by this horrific act and condemn it in the strongest possible terms. Our sympathy goes out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives; we wish the injured a rapid recovery.
Having successfully formed a government, Iraq is on the road towards democratic and social stability. The terrorist forces cannot be allowed to endanger this process.
Germany will continue to stand by Iraq as a dependable partner to advance the reconstruction of the country and render the process of reconciliation within Iraqi society irreversible.”