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World leaders condemns Mumbai blasts

  • Toronto: Dr Ruby Dhalla, MP condemns all acts of terrorism: I share the shock and concern of many Canadians in learning of the series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai which have taken the lives of many innocent individuals and injured hundreds of others. In speaking to many friends who reside in Mumbai I have heard first hand of their grief, sadness, and distress. The innocent civilians and foreigners that have been targeted in these attacks are devastating. I join all Canadians in strongly condemning all acts of terrorism that have taken the lives of far too many.My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those that have been killed and injured. During this difficult time I join many Canadians in offering our support.
  • Canada: "This is a cowardly act. It's indiscrimate, an assault on democracy." Minister of Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon called the attacks "savage" and "cowardly". He continued, "On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We are working with the Indian authorities to assist any Canadians who may have been affected by these events. We will continue to monitor events as they develop.
  • Australia: Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd said "We are following developments in India very closely." "We are deeply concerned by these developments. We are deeply concerned by the potential impact on Indian citizens and other citizens.
  • United Kingdom: British PM Gordon Brown condemned the attacks, saying that "today's attacks in Mumbai which have claimed many innocent victims, remind us, yet again, of the threat we face from violent extremists. I condemn these attacks unreservedly. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured. The UK and India will continue their joint efforts to counter the actions of terrorists." Foreign Secretary David Milliband also condemned the attacks.
  • Leader of opposition L K Advani has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to inquire into the attacks. He also asked the people of India to stay united during this time of emergency.
  • UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon's spokesperson's statement: "The secretary general condemns the rash of shootings and blasts in Mumbai today, which killed and wounded a large number of people. Such violence is totally unacceptable. The secretary general reiterates his conviction that no cause or grievance can justify indiscriminate attacks against civilians. He calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice swiftly. The secretary general sends his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and the wounded and expresses his solidarity with the people and government of India."
  • United States: The U.S. State Department immediately condemned the attacks, stating that there so far have been no reports of American casualties. White House spokesman Tony Fratto condemned the attacks
    • United States President-elect Barack Obama's transition team spokesperson Brooke Anderson condemned the attacks, stating that "[Mr. Obama's] thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of India. These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism. The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks. We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks
  • South African President Thabo Mbeki also expressed his "outrage" and condemnation.
  • New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters slammed the bombings as "a coordinated act of cowardice."New Zealand joins with the rest of the international community in utterly condemning this deplorable act of terrorism," Peters said in a statement. "No grievance can justify such a cowardly attack. The blasts were clearly coordinated in order to cause as many deaths and injuries as possible to innocent people."
  • The Venezuelan government: which has identified India as a key economic partner -- joined the chorus of condemnation Wednesday, issuing "its strongest condemnation against this cowardly attack.

 

 

 

  • Mumbai blasts
    Bombs exploding and gun battles between terrorists and police across Mumbay
    85 died and over 200 injured

 

 

 

 

A charred vehicle at the site of a bomb blast on the western express highway near airport in Mumbai. Photograph: EPA