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Portugal "suffering" alongside France over Nice attack: PM

Xinhua, July 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Portugal's political leaders have condemned the Nice attack that killed at least 84 on Thursday night as France celebrated Bastille Day.

"The attack was not only an assault on France," Portugal's Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Friday.

He noted that "Portugal is suffering alongside France on this day July 14, national day of France," adding that "we all share its values: freedom, equality, fraternity."

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said it was a "barbaric act" that "shocked everyone who believes in a democratic state."

Portugal's level of terrorist threat remains moderate, according to Portugal's authorities.

"The Portuguese government strongly condemns the attack which took place on July 14, in Nice, which tainted with terror and pain a day of celebration of freedom and fraternity," Portugal's foreign ministry of affairs said in an official statement on Friday.

The Portuguese embassy and consulates in France are working in coordination with the French authorities to support Portuguese citizens, according to the statement.

At least one Portuguese citizen was injured in the attack, according to local media reports. Endit