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Samjhauta Express bombing - Statements by Philippe Douste-Blazy, Minister of Foreign Affairs

I utterly condemn the attack against the "Friendship express" linking New Delhi and Lahore. I convey my sincere condolences to the bereaved and my deep sympathy to the Indian and Pakistani authorities.

France stands alongside India and Pakistan in their fight against terrorism.

I pay tribute to the statements that this act of violence will not undermine the efforts which India and Pakistan have set in train to iron out their differences and pursue their efforts to draw closer together./.