President Mbeki condemns Mumbai Blasts

PRETORIA - South African President Thabo Mbeki today Tuesday 11 July 2006, expressed his outrage and condemnation of the blast in Mumbai, India, during which scores are reported to have died and many others injured.

In a message of support to his counterpart Indian President Abdul Kalam, President Mbeki said, " the government and people of South Africa join the international community in expressing its outrage at the blasts in Mumbai today that killed scores of people while wounding others."

"In this regard we express our confidence that the Indian authorities will ensure that those responsible will face the consequences of their own actions."

"During this difficult moment we join the people of India in their hour of bereavement while reaching out to those who lost their loved ones and wishing those wounded a speedy recovery."

"Accordingly, Your Excellency please accept the heartfelt condolences of the government and people of South Africa," concluded President Mbeki.

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11 July 2006