Message from Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Mr. Yashwant Sinha, External Affairs Minister of India (On a Series of Bombing Incidents in Mumbai, India)

August 26, 2003

Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, sent Mr. Yashwant Sinha, External Affairs Minister of India, the following message regarding the bombing incidents which occurred on August 25 (Mon) in Mumbai, India.

"I was deeply shocked by the brutal terrorist attacks on August 25 in Mumbai which victimized many innocent civilians. The Government of Japan strongly denounces these terrorist attacks, and reaffirms its resolute condemnation against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I would like to extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and the people of India, and my heartfelt sympathy to those injured."

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