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ASEAN Foreign Ministers condemn terrorist bombings in Philippines

ASEAN Foreign Ministers on August 29 issued a joint statement condemning the terrorist bombings on Jolo island, Sulu province of the Philippines that left many dead and injured five days ago.
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Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN Foreign Ministers on August 29 issueda joint statement condemning the terrorist bombings on Jolo island, Suluprovince of the Philippines that left many dead and injured five days ago.

The move was initiated by Vietnam in its capacity as ASEANChair.

In the statement, ministers expressed their profound condolencesto the Philippine Government and people, especially families of victims, andhoped that the injured will soon recover.

In the current difficult time, they said ASEAN affirms solidarity with the PhilippineGovernment and people and support the Philippine Government’s efforts to dealwith the case, soon arrest and bring culprits behind the terrorist attacks to thecourt.

ASEAN also reaffirms commitment to enhancing cooperation with theinternational community in the fight against terrorism in any forms, they added./.

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