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Icelandic PM sends condolences to Belgian counterpart over Brussels blasts

Xinhua, March 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Icelandic Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson extended condolences to his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel, following the deadly attacks in Brussels on Tuesday morning.

"This series of terrible attacks is a major blow and once again weighed the basic values and the lifestyle of our democratic society", Sigmundur said in a statement issued by the website of PM's office.

At least 34 were killed by several bombings on Tuesday morning in the Belgian capital.

The Icelandic Foreign Ministry issued a statement, encouraging those Icelanders who were staying in Belgium to use SMS or social media to convey information to their relatives and friends. Endit