Egypt condemned on Saturday the terrorist attack that killed at least 11 Algerian soldiers in the Ain Defla area, Algiers.

In a statement, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Badr Abdel Atty expressed Egypt's support to the Algerian people in fighting terror groups.

Abdel Atty offered condolence for the families of the soldiers.

He stressed urgency of cooperation among states affected by terrorism to maintain safety and security of people.

On Thursday, the soldiers were killed in an ambush set up by unknown gunmen in the Ain Defla area west of the capital Algiers.