Jordan´s king sends condolence to India over terrorist attacks

Source: Xinhua | 11-28-2008 09:21

AMMAN, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's King Abdullah II on Thursday sent a cable of condolence to Pratibha Patil, President of the Republic of India, over the victims in the terrorist attacks at Indian coastal city of Mumbai, according to the Royal Hashemite Court.

The king said terrorism threatens international peace and stability. It is unacceptable in all its forms and manifestations regardless of justifications or motives. He strongly condemns the cowardly act of terrorism, voicing his sincere condolence and deep sorrow over the great loss in the attacks.

The king also affirmed that Jordan will side with India and its people to overcome this ordeal.

Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a restaurant, a train station in Mumbai Wednesday night, killing at least 101 people, taking Westerners hostage and leaving parts of the city under siege Thursday.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei