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New Zealand PM offers condolences on Nice terror attack

Xinhua, July 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Friday conveyed his condolences to the president and prime minister of France on the terrorist attack at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice.

"The fact this attack was directed at innocent people celebrating their national day makes it particularly horrific. No one should have to worry about such violence when going about their daily lives," Key said in a statement from his office.

"I know the thoughts of all New Zealanders will be with the victims and their families at this sad time."

Key had held talks with President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls in Paris earlier in the day, when they "affirmed our joint commitment to the international campaign against terrorism."

"Today I reiterated New Zealand stands shoulder to shoulder with France in combating violent extremism," said Key. Endit