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Australia, Indonesia condemn Pathankot attack

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 08 2016 | 3:57 PM IST

Australia and Indonesia on Friday condemned the terror attack on the IAF base in Pathankot town of Punjab that claimed the lives of seven security personnel.

"Australian FM (Foreign Minister Julie Bishop) writes to EAM (External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj), condemns terrorist attack in Pathankot, says Australia stands in solidarity with victims of terorism," external affairs ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted.

In a separate tweet, he said Indonesia has also condemned all acts of terrorism.

Extending condolences, the Indonesian statement said that "this heinous crime cannot be justified under any pretext and justification".

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First Published: Jan 08 2016 | 3:44 PM IST

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