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Attack on Indian Embassy aimed to foil India-Afghanistan friendship: Rao |
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, who
was on a two day visit to Afghanistan in the wake of recent bomb-attack on the
Indian Embassy, on Saturday said the attack was aimed against the people of India
and Afghanistan and their abiding friendship. Expressing her deep concern and
revulsion over the barbaric and cowardly attack which killed so many innocent
lives, Rao said: "The attack was clearly the handiwork of those who are desperate
to undermine Indo-Afghan friendship and do not believe in a strong, democratic
and pluralistic Afghanistan ." "The international community and indeed the people
of Afghanistan face a clear and present danger from the perpetrators of such wanton
acts of terrorism and their patrons residing across the border," the Foreign Secretary
added. While condemning the terrorist attack on the Indian embassy, Rao emphasized
that the scourge of terrorism must be resolutely opposed, resisted and overcome
through undiluted commitment and effort by the international community. Inspecting
the Chancery premises and its surrounding areas, Rao made an on the spot assessment
of the devastation caused by the blast. She met the officers and staff of the
Indian Embassy, including the members of the ITBP contingent, two of whom sustained
shrapnel injuries. Rao complimented their bravery, resoluteness and dedication
for working unflinchingly under such trying circumstances. She assured them that
the Government would take all possible measures to ensure their safety, security
and welfare. |
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