New Delhi, Aug 25: Condemning the bomb attacks in Mumbai, Britain today emphasised the importance of the global community taking firm action to deal with international terrorism. British Foreign Minister Jack Straw, who spoke to External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha, said this was a scourge which needed to be tackled and fought with determination. He said if Britain could be of any assistance in this regard, it would be glad to do so, external affairs ministry spokesman told reporters.
Expressing his condolences, Straw said his thoughts and sympathies go out to the families and friends of those killed and injured. "This emphasises yet again the importance of the international community taking firm action to deal with the poison of international terrorism," he said. Bureau Report