Doha, Jumada I 09, 1437, February 18, 2016, SPA -- The State of Qatar expressed strong condemnation of the criminal explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara on Wednesday evening that killed and injured a number of people. In a statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity of the State of Qatar with the Republic of Turkey and support to all measures it takes to face such criminal acts which aim to shake its security and stability. The Ministry renewed Qatar's firm position rejecting violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The statement expressed Qatar government and people's sincere condolences to the victims' families, the Turkish government and people, wishing the injured speedy recovery. --SPA 00:55 LOCAL TIME 21:55 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w