The Manila Times

World leaders stand with Britain after London attack

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PARIS: World leaders unanimousl­y condemned the attack in the heart of London by a man who was shot dead by armed police, with many saying they stand with Britain.

In an address outside her Downing depraved” saying the assailant chose the site as an assault on Britain’s democratic values.

Germany

resolutely alongside Britons in the struggle against all forms of grave moments, we Germans feel very close to the British people.”

France

could identify with their pain after school students were also wounded.

so hard in recent times, knows what the British people are suf fering today,” he said.

British friends, horribly attacked, full dents, their families and their friends.”

United States

support of the US government in responding to the attack and bringing those to justice who are responsibl­e,” spokesman Sean

Canada

with the victims of today’s attack in London and their families. Canadians remain united with the people of

European Union

In Brussels to commemorat­e on the main airport and a metro exactly on the same day something similar happened in London, and to London, is really putting me in the situation of someone who does not have... enough words to express how I am deeply feeling.”

with the victims of the Westminste­r UK against terror and ready to help.”

Russia

Speaking on Russian television, foreign ministry spokeswoma­n Britain’s pain.

this moment, as always, our hearts are with Britons and we share their pain.”

The Netherland­s

television he was shocked by the is in our hearts. We are following the situation closely, and are in contact with the British authoritie­s.”

Italy

Gentiloni, who observed a moment of silence at the start of a meeting with Social Democratic lawmakers, all forms of terrorism.”

Belgium

who mourn and all who are affected

Turkey

feels and shares deeply in the United Kingdom’s pain” and that it stood

Erdogan had earlier warned Eu ropeans in a speech on Wednesday will be able to take steps on the street safely and peacefully,” as a crisis between Ankara and the EU showed no signs of abating.

together against” it.

Japan

terror attack that generated many government spokesman Yoshihide

demns the despicable terror attack. We express our heartfelt condolence­s to victims and bereaved families,” he sense of unity with the British people.”

Greece

the British people on today’s

Spain

the British people. I condemn the attack in the vicinity of Westminste­r, London. Solidarity with the victims.”

Portugal

priorities on which Europe must concentrat­e. It’s only when we are united that we have the capacity to

Australia

and democracy everywhere.”

rorists win. We will defeat and destroy and defy them at home,” he said.

live. We will never let them divide us.”

China

prime minister of the UK and together we condemn terrorism and we stand against all forms of terrorism,” in Canberra, speaking alongside

Singapore

Singapore’s ministry of foreign Singapore stand in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom at this difficult time.”

Qatar

Qatar stressed its rejection of violence measures it takes to maintain the country’s security.”

Venezuela

support for the people of London and our absolute rejection of all forms of terrorism.”

enough violence. We condemn ter rorism in all its forms and support the victims and their families,” he said in televised comments.

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