Algiers: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria over the victims of a fire at an orphanage east of the capital, Algiers, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and its people over this tragedy. The ministry also extended its wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured in the incident.