South Africa´s ANC president offers India condolences on terrorist attacks

Source: Xinhua | 11-28-2008 09:49

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma on Thursday offered his condolences to the Indian government after terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

"We meet under a dark cloud of sadness given the terror attacks in Mumbai, India, which claimed more than 100 lives," Zuma told a conference of religious leaders in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

"India and South Africa have a historical bond of friendship and solidarity. What happens in India also affects many South Africans who have relatives and friends in that country," Zuma said.

He extended condolences to India and wished the Indian government well in dealing with the situation.

More than 101 people have been killed and 250 injured in a series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai at 10 places including hotels, hospitals and train stations since Wednesday evening.

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