ALGIERS, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Algerian government on Thursday strongly condemned the deadly bomb attack that shook the Lebanese capital of Beirut, which left six killed and more than 70 others injured, APS news agency reported.

　　"Algeria strongly condemns the suicide car bomb that targeted on Thursday the southern suburbs of Beirut. While reaffirming full solidarity with the Lebanese government and the brotherly Lebanese people, Algeria extends condolences to the families of the victims, " APS news agency quoted the Foreign Ministry's spokesman Amar Belani as saying.

　　The official further reiterated the North African nation's strong commitment to the stability of Lebanon, calling on all Lebanese people to work for national unity and cohesion through strengthening security and civil peace amid the alarming recurrence of terrorism movement.

　　Thursday's bombing is the second attack targeting the Lebanese capital this week, and the fourth since July in the neighborhood of Haret Hreik, which is a stronghold of the Shiite movement of Hezbollah, said Lebanese Minister of Health Ali Hassan Khalil.