US, Russia condemn Bhutto's assassination
The United States condemned an attack that killed Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, a US State Department official said on Thursday.
By Agencies |
WASHINGTON: The United States condemned an attack that killed Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, a US State Department official said on Thursday.
"The attack shows that there are still those in Pakistan trying to undermine reconciliation and democratic development in Pakistan," the official said.
Russia also condemned the killing of Benazir Bhutto and called on the authorities to ensure stability in the country, Russian news agencies reported.
"We firmly condemn this terrorist act, we express our condolences to Benazir Bhutto's relatives and loved ones, and we hope that the Pakistani leadership will manage to take necessary steps to ensure stability in the country," Foreign Ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin was quoted as saying.
"The attack shows that there are still those in Pakistan trying to undermine reconciliation and democratic development in Pakistan," the official said.
Russia also condemned the killing of Benazir Bhutto and called on the authorities to ensure stability in the country, Russian news agencies reported.
"We firmly condemn this terrorist act, we express our condolences to Benazir Bhutto's relatives and loved ones, and we hope that the Pakistani leadership will manage to take necessary steps to ensure stability in the country," Foreign Ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin was quoted as saying.
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