World reaction to series of attacks in Spain
(Baonghean.vn) - The consecutive terrorist attacks in Spain have caused outrage in many countries around the world. Leaders of these countries condemned the barbaric acts and firmly stood by Spain to make them pay the price.
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The UN Secretary-General stressed: “The United Nations stands in solidarity with the Spanish Government in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.” |
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Responding to the horrific attack in Barcelona, Spain, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned this act of terrorism and expressed his deep condolences to the Government and people of Spain, as well as the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack.
Mr. Guterres hoped that the pain and loss would soon subside, and stressed the need to bring the terrorist attackers to justice. The UN Secretary-General stressed: "The United Nations stands in solidarity with the Spanish Government in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism."
US President Donald Trump
On Twitter, US President Donald Trump wrote: "The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain and we will do whatever is necessary to help." He also called on the Spanish people to be tough and strong, and to overcome this difficult time together.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the world to unite in an uncompromising fight against terrorist forces. In a telegram of condolences sent to King Felipe VI of Spain, Mr. Putin stated: "We strongly condemn this brutal and cynical crime against civilians. The incident once again confirms the need for a true unity of the efforts of the world community in the uncompromising fight against terrorist forces."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin. |
French President Emmanuel Macron
Meanwhile, on Twitter, French President Emmanuel Macron described the incident in Barcelona as a "tragic attack" and expressed solidarity with Spain after the incident.
British Prime Minister Theresa May
British Prime Minister Theresa May also shared the pain of the victims of the attack in Barcelona, affirming that Britain always stands side by side with Spain in the fight against terrorism.
German Government
From Berlin, German Chancellor Steffen Seibert's spokesman said the German government sent condolences to the Spanish government and victims, reaffirming Germany's solidarity and friendship with Spain, while emphasizing that Berlin stands by Madrid in this difficult time.
Australian Government
The brutal terrorist attack in Barcelona has also angered countries outside Europe. The Australian government called the attack “brutal and premeditated” and expressed its deepest condolences to the victims, their families and the people of Barcelona.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
In the wake of the bloody terrorist attack in Barcelona, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared that his country will continue to cooperate with the international community in the fight against terrorism and building a safe world.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau |
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates
Condemning the terrorist attack in Barcelona, the foreign ministries of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) denounced terrorism in all its forms and expressed their determination to stand side by side with governments and people around the world in the fight against terrorism.
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