Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI:Several world leaders on November 11 expressed solidarity with India and offered condolences following the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that has claimed several lives and injured many.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi offered condolences to the families of the victims of the Delhi car blast and prayed for the speedy recovery of injured people.
“I am in deep sorrow to learn that many precious lives were lost in the explosion that occurred in Delhi, India. On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their bereaved families. I also offer my sincere prayers for the swift recovery of the injured,” Takaichi posted on X.
The blast occurred on November 10 evening when a Haryana-registered car, a Hyundai i20, exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station.
Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki expressed sadness over the tragic blast, emphasising that Kathmandu stands in solidarity with India.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, “If confirmed to be an act of terror, it deserves the strongest condemnation. There can be no justification for violence that targets innocent lives and sows fear among ordinary people.”
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed solidarity with the people of India.
Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar offering condolences expressed Israel’s support to India in its fight against terror. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian offered sympathies to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the blast.