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Bulgarian Leaders Condole
on Loss of Life in
London Terror Attack


Sofia, June 4 (BTA) - "We strongly condemn yet another barbaric attack against peaceful civilians. Bulgaria stands side by side with Britain in the fight against terrorism," President Rumen Radev wrote in a tweet, offering condolences to the families of those killed and wounded in the terrorist act in London on the night of June 3 to 4.

Three attackers ploughed their van into pedestrians on London Bridge and then stabbed others at Borough Market, killing seven and injuring 48 before being shot dead by police.

National Assembly Chairman Dimiter Glavchev sent condolences to the Speaker of the UK House of Commons John Bercow, Bulgaria's Parliament said in a press release. Glavchev expressed deepest sympathies with the bereaved families. "We share your grief over the innocent victims and hope that those wounded will recover soon," the letter reads.

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has sent a cable to British Prime Minister Theresa May in connection with the attack, the Government Information Service said. "Our thoughts are with the anguish that the people of the UK are going through at this time," Borissov pointed out. He wished the competent authorities success in this difficult situation and expressed his confidence that, in cooperation with the Allied and partner countries,the perpetrators will be detected and will get their just deserts.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva has cabled condolences to British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in connection with the terrorist attacks, Zaharieva's Ministry said. She expressed solidarity and unqualified support for the people of Britain.

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Krassimir Karakachanov empathized with the victims of the terrorism incidents in London. "The tragedy shows yet again that our world is under threat. The rule of law, democracy and our values are under threat. That is why we must be united today, in order to defend our way of life," Karakachanov said, quoted by his VMRO Party in a press release. He reiterated that all this demonstrates the need of a clearer EU security policy. "We moan the victims and are ever more confident that the US, Europe and the civilized world must stand together against fanaticism and radicalism," the Bulgarian Defence Minister added.

By 8:30 a.m. Bulgarian time, the Bulgarian Embassy in London did not have information about any Bulgarian nationals having been hurt in the terrorist attacks. A situation centre at the Embassy follows the situation and is in constant touch with the local authorities, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia said. LI/LG
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