KABUL, June 10 (Xinhuanet) -- The Afghan government condemned the brutal killing of 11 Chinese workers in northern Afghanistan, describing it as a cowardly act of terrorism, a statement issued by the office of presidential spokesman said Thursday.

    "Acting President of the Islamic Transitional State of Afghanistan Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim terms the murdering of Chinese workers as a terrorist, inhumane act and strongly condemns it," added the statement issued in the afternoon.

    Blaming al-Qaeda's for the attack, Fahim said that terror network of al-Qaeda and its supporters were behind the incident to disrupt the ongoing rebuilding process in the country.

    In the bloody attack carried out by some 20 armed men at 01:00 am Thursday on a Chinese company's compound 36 km away from Kunduzcity, 11 workers were killed and four others injured.

    The acting president in the statement assured that the government would spare no efforts to identify the culprits and bring them to justice.

    The Afghan government has tasked a high ranking delegation to visit the site of the event and initiate a thorough investigation on the incident.

    "The Acting President is also extending his condolences to Excellencies Chinese President, Chinese Premier and the families of the victims," the statement added. Enditem