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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt"></span><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>July 22, 2005 </strong></span><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong><em>(11:40 p.m. EDT)</em><br>
No. 132</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: CENTER"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>MINISTER PETTIGREW CONDEMNS BOMBINGS IN SHARM EL-SHEIKH,
EGYPT</strong></span></p>
<p>Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew today issued the following statement concerning the terrorist
attacks that took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, early on Saturday:</p>
<p>"Canada strongly condemns this terrorist act, and we are deeply troubled by such incidents. We extend
our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families.</p>
<p>"While the details are still unfolding, this is clearly an act directed against innocent civilians. The
perpetrators must be found and brought to justice. Canada condemns all acts of terrorism."</p>
<p style="text-align: CENTER">- 30 -</p>
<p>For further information, media representatives may contact:</p>
<p>Sébastien Théberge<br>
Director of Communications<br>
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs<br>
(613) 995-1851</p>
<p>Media Relations Office<br>
Foreign Affairs Canada<br>
(613) 995-1874<br>
<a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070220185551/http://www.international.gc.ca/">http://www.international.gc.ca</a></p>
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