AMMAN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Saturday condemned terrorist attacks against Egyptian security forces in Giza province near the capital Cairo, the state-run Petra news agency reported.
Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani condemned the attacks that occurred on Friday and resulted in the death of tens of Egyptian security forces as terrorist.
He stressed on Jordan's support to Egypt and its efforts in standing up to terrorism and preserving security and stability in the country.
Momani called for increased regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and radical ideologies, especially after the success in defeating Daesh or what is called the Islamic State.
The minister also offered condolences to the families of the victims.
Also Saturday, King Abdullah II of Jordan sent a cable to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi in which he condemned the terrorist attack and stressed on Jordan's support and solidarity with Egypt.
A number of Egyptian policemen were killed Friday in fire exchange with terrorists in Giza province near the capital Cairo, Egypt's interior ministry said.
Egypt has been fighting against a wave of terror activities that killed hundreds of policemen and soldiers since the military toppled former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013 in response to mass protests against his one-year rule and his currently outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group.
Terror attacks in Egypt used to be centered in North Sinai before spreading nationwide and killing hundreds of policemen and soldiers over the past few years.
