LISBON, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Portuguese government strongly condemned on Wednesday the terrorist attack at an upmarket business complex in Kenyan capital Nairobi, which has left 14 civilians dead.

In a statement, the Portuguese government expressed its full solidarity with Kenya and conveyed their most sincere condolences to the bereaved families and wished the rapid recovery of those wounded in the attack on Tuesday.

Kenya is a central partner in the fight against terrorism that has been particularly devastating in a region of the East Africa, which had suffered similar and cowardly attacks in 2013 and 2015, also claimed by Al-Shabaab.

Portugal will continue to support, within the international community and European Union, for the Kenyan authorities in this framework, contributing to peace and stability in the region, the statement said.