The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the recent suicide attack at a political meeting in Pakistan’s Bajaur district, which resulted in the deaths of at least 54 people, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The members of the UN Security Council expressed their deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Pakistan.

The members of the Security Council reaffirm that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. They reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation.

The Security Council members reaffirmed the need for all states to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.