Kazakhstan president grieved over Mumbai deaths

Astana, Nov 27 (IANS) Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev Thursday expressed his grief at the loss of lives after 'horrendous acts' of terrorism in Mumbai.

In his condolence message to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Nazarbayev said: 'It is with profound grief that I have learned of death of peaceful civilians due to the terrorist acts in Mumbai.

'I condemn these horrendous acts of terror and on behalf of the nation of Kazakhstan and in my own name, I express my sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the people of India,' he said.

'I would like to stress the need for strengthening international cooperation in combating terrorism. I am convinced that only this way will we be able to eliminate all forms of terrorism.'