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<p><font size="+1"></font><font size="+1"><strong>October 2, 2001 <em>(3:45 p.m. EDT)</em> No. 140</strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font size="+1"><strong>CANADA CONDEMNS SUICIDE BOMBING IN KASHMIR</strong></font></p>
<p>John Manley, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today deplored in the strongest terms yesterday's suicide bombing of the state
legislature in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed over 35 people and injured more than 60.</p>
<p>"Canada condemns this appalling act of terrorism and calls for restraint from all parties in the aftermath of this terrible
tragedy," said Mr. Manley. "We offer our deepest sympathy to the victims and their families at this difficult time."</p>
<p>Minister Manley personally conveyed his concerns today in telephone calls to Pakistani Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar and
Indian Minister of External Affairs and Defence Jaswant Singh. Mr. Manley made it clear that the perpetrators should be
identified and brought to justice as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>The Minister also noted that yesterday's attack was further evidence that the international community needed to enhance
security co-operation in order to put an end to terrorist activities. Mr. Manley underscored that Canada was undertaking a
number of measures both domestically and internationally toward this end.</p>
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<p>For further information, media representatives may contact:</p>
<p>Sanjeev Chowdhury</p>
<p>Press Secretary</p>
<p>Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs</p>
<p>(613) 995-1851</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
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