Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Kabul (BNA) Canadian foreign affairs minister John Baird issued the following statement on the terrorist attacks perpetrated in various locations in Afghanistan, including diplomatic missions and the Afghan parliament in Kabul.
“Canada strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Afghanistan, its people and its democratic institutions.
These deliberate and reprehensible attacks on Afghanistan’s parliament and on diplomatic missions, whose personnel are committed to helping Afghans, highlight the systematic destruction that the insurgents are willing to unleash against the Afghan people.
“Canada is proud to support the people of Afghanistan in their fight to build a peaceful, democratic country that respects human rights.
The international community is committed to supporting the Government of Afghanistan to help promote the rule of law and ensure that the country is never again used as a safe haven for terrorists.”
