July 27, 2008
No. 166
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today condemned the series of bombings that have occu urred in India over the last two days.
"Canada strongly condemns the recent terrorist bombings in the Indian cities of Bangalore and Ahmedabad, which occurred near markets and hospita ls," said Minister Emerson. "These latest attacks are deplorable. The indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians, including women and children, cannot be tolerated.
"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.
"Canada and India share a comm itment to freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. We stand firmly united with the people of India in their determination to combat terrorism."
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