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Indian PM condemns terrorism attack in Paris

Xinhua, January 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condemned "in the strongest terms" the massacre of journalists and policemen by two Islamic terrorists at the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo in central Paris Wednesday.

Modi spoke on telephone to French President Francois Hollande and also "conveyed condolences on behalf of the people of India and expressed solidarity with the people of France," said officials.

He expressed confidence that President Hollande and the people of France will deal with this moment of grief and challenge with fortitude and that they will succeed in combating the forces of terrorism.

Modi "reaffirmed his commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation as a key element of the growing strategic partnership between the two countries," said the officials.

Hollande thanked Modi "for the telephone call and for the solidarity and support France had received from the people, government, political parties and media of India," said the officials. Endi