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New Delhi: Underlining the transnational nature of terrorism, the world has
rallied in solidarity with India in the wake of the renewed serial
bombings in Mumbai, with expressions of outrage and declarations
of support coming in from global capitals.
The US was the first to react in outrage to multiple blasts that
ripped across parts of Mumbai, killing 17 people and injuring over
130.
Describing India "a close friend and partner of the United States,
"US President Barack Obama Wednesday said: "The American people
will stand with the Indian people in times of trial, and we will
offer support to India's efforts to bring the perpetrators of
these terrible crimes to justice."
Saying that the US government was monitoring the situation,
including the safety and security of its citizens, Obama said he
saw "firsthand the strength and resilience of the Indian people"
during his trip to Mumbai in November last year and expressed hope
that India "will overcome these deplorable terrorist attacks."
Terming the attacks "despicable," US Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton, who is visiting India next week for a strategic dialogue,
said her trip won't be affected by these blasts. "I will be
traveling to India next week as planned. I believe it is more
important than ever that we stand with India, deepen our
partnership, and reaffirm our commitment to the shared struggle
against terrorism," she said.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza
Gilani have condemned the terror attacks "and expressed distress
on the loss of lives and injuries."
No group has claimed responsibility for the blasts. India has made
it clear at its talks with Pakistan July 26-27 will go on as
scheduled.
Russia voiced outrage at the deadly blasts and said that the
materminds behind the terror spree should get the most severe
punishment.
In his letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday, Russian
President Dmitry Medvedev said: "They cannot have any
justification whatsoever, and the masterminds of the terror acts
must be subjected to the most severe punishment."
"The heinous act committed in India reaffirms the necessity of
concerted efforts in the struggle against terrorism," he stressed
while conveying condolences to the victims of the attack.
Underlining solidarity with India in the fight against terror,
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said in a statement: "More than
ever, France stands resolutely side by side with India in the
fight against the scourge of terrorism."
In a separate statement, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said:
"These barbarian attacks provoke horror and indignation. I most
strongly condemn them."
Offering support to India in the face of such atrocities, British
Foreign Minister William Hague said: "We are committed to working
with the Indian government and our allies and partners to combat
the threat from terrorism in all its forms."
Mourning the victims of the attacks, Japan's foreign office said
it "firmly condemns such act of terrorism as inexcusable."
"Japan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and
strongly reiterates that no act of terrorism can be justified," it
said.
Israel underlined its solidarity with India and stressed that
"these events are once again a reminder to all forward-looking
nations that the scourge of terror must be combated and overcome."
"Israel stands side-by side with India in its relentless struggle
against terror and is convinced that the resilience of the Indian
people will prevail," said a statement from Tel Aviv.
Offering support to India in the wake of the "cowardly attacks,"
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper called for greater global
cooperation in combating terror. "All countries need to work
together and take necessary precautions to combat the scourge who
perpetrate these atrocities," he said.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard hoped that the people of
Mumbai will meet "this latest challenge with courage and
determination to stand against such senseless acts of violence."
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