New York

22 April 2021

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Pakistan

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The Secretary General strongly condemns the attack on the Serena Hotel in Quetta, Pakistan on 21 April. He conveys his condolences to the families of the victims and the people, and Government of Pakistan.

The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and the people of Pakistan in their efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism.