CAIRO — The Arab Parliament has condemned the terrorist attack that took place in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in a seven deaths and many injuries.

In statement issued Saturday, Speaker of Arab Parliament Adel Abdurrahman Al-Asoumi said that this terrorist act, which targeted innocent people, would not deter Somalia from continuing its relentless efforts to maintain security and stability in the country.

Al-Asoumi confirmed Arab Parliament solidarity and its stand with Somalia and its people in its war against terrorism, supporting all measures Somalia takes to confront extremist terrorist organizations.

On Friday, a huge blast went off in Mogadishu killing at least seven people, hours after US acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller made an unannounced visit to the Somali capital. Witnesses said a suicide bomber blew himself up at Gelato Devino, a popular ice cream shop along the road to the airport.

Amin Ambulance, one of Mogadishu’s ambulance services, said at least seven people had been killed in the attack. Somali police said another 10 people had been wounded.

The Al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the SITE Intelligence Group. Al-Shabaab frequently carries out attacks in Mogadishu as part of its bid to overthrow the Somali government.

Miller’s surprise visit came following reports that US President Donald Trump is planning to withdraw most of the 750 US military personnel who are in Mogadishu, training and supporting the Somali army. — Agencies