M`SIAN PM CONVEYS DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO INDIAN GOVT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Friday night conveyed his deepest sympathies on the pain and losses suffered by the people of India.

In his condolence message to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh,
Abdullah expressed his shock and abhorrence on the act of terrorism in
Mumbai which caused deaths and injuries to hundreds of innocent people and
damage to many important buildings and public utilities.

"I share your revulsion against these heinous crimes. I am confident,
however that you and your government would soon be able to restore normalcy to
the situation in Mumbai and bring to justice the guilty party," he said.


So far, 125 people have been reported killed including 14 policemen and
six foreigners while 250 others injured in a series of coordinated terrorist
attacks in Mumbai since Wednesday evening.

Abdullah said terrorism under any form perpetrated by whosoever cannot be
tolerated and must be condemned.

Hence, he said, Malaysia was ready to work closely with India to deal with
the problem of terrorism for the present and for the future.

Foreign Minister Dr Rais Yatim, in his message of condolence to his
counterpart Shri Pranab Mukherjee, said Malaysia remained firmly committed in
engaging in a constructive manner, all regional and international efforts, in
combating terrorism.

"The horrendous terrorist attacks on civilians in Mumbai serves to
underscore the fundamental need for the international community to continue
vigorously forging a comprehensive and effective front in combating all forms of
terrorism and extremism as they constitute among the biggest challenges to
mankind and the principles of the rule of law and democracy," he said.
-- BERNAMA