The presidential palace said in statement Wednesday that the deadly truck bombing that ripped through Kabul during rush hour traffic was carried out by people who do not know the values of Islam.
President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack and called on all hospitals and health institutions to make sure the wounded got the best treatment possible.
He passed on his condolences to the families of all those killed in the attack.
At least 85 people were killed and about 400 wounded in the truck bombing during rush hour in Kabul city on Wednesday morning.
The Afghan ministry of foreign affairs also slammed the attack and said that by creating such carnage, the perpetrators will not reach their “ugly goals”.
Former president Hamid Karzai also condemned the attack and said this act was carried out by enemies of peace and stability in Afghanistan and this act is against all Islamic values and humanity.
The U.S ambassador Hugo Llorens said in a statement: “The terrorists, and those who provide them support in any form, deserve the utter scorn of all civilized people around the world.”
He went on to say the U.S’s commitment to Afghanistan is unwavering; “we stand with the Afghan people and the government of national unity as they strive to build a brighter, safer tomorrow for the people of this great nation.”
Pakistan said Wednesday’s blast also affected the residences of some Pakistani diplomats and staff and inflicted minor injuries to some of them.
“Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon the people and society. The people and Government of Pakistan extend their heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Afghanistan and the bereaved families.
“While reiterating condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, we pray for early recovery of the injured. We firmly stand with our Afghan brothers in this hour of grief and anguish,” read their statement.
India also condemned the incident.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet: "India stands with Afghanistan in fighting all types of terrorism. Forces supporting terrorism need to be defeated."
The blast took place close to the Indian embassy, but according to the statement all embassy staff were safe.
The U.S ambassador Hugo Llorens said: “The terrorists, and those who provide them support in any form, deserve the utter scorn of all civilized people around the world.”
He went on to say the U.S’s commitment to Afghanistan is unwavering; “we stand with the Afghan people and the government of national unity as they strive to build a brighter, safer tomorrow for the people of this great nation.”