Various countries condole with Russia over Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

WASHINGTON/DUBAI. March 23 (Interfax) - The governments worldwide have expressed condolences to Russia over the death of people in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack.

In particular, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on social media, "I resolutely condemn the recent terrorist attack in Moscow and express condolences to the families of those killed and my counterpart Sergei Lavrov, the government and people of Russia over this tragic incident."

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said in a statement that "Venezuela sincerely condoles with the relatives of people killed in this crimes that has no justification." Maduro also expressed condolences to the Russian leadership and "the whole fraternal people of Russia."

Pakistani authorities also extended condolences over the terrorist attack. "I strongly condemn the dastardly terrorist attack in Moscow and pray for the victims and their families. At this hour of national tragedy, Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation," Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on social media.

European countries also condemned the Friday terrorist attack in Moscow.

In particular, Portuguese Foreign Minister Joao Gomes Cravinho said on social media that "the news coming from Moscow are horrible." "Attacks on civilians are always unacceptable. We express condolences to the families of those killed," he said.

The European Union reacted to the tragedy as well. "[We are] shocked and appalled by the reports of a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in Moscow. The EU condemns any attacks against civilians. Our thoughts are with all those Russian citizens affected," EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano said on social media.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed "sincere condolences." He also said he hopes that "terrorists who committed this horrible crime will be brought to justice."

The French Foreign Ministry said that "our thoughts are with victims and those injured, as well as the Russian people."

Maltese Foreign Minister Ian Borg said on social media that he "condemns terror in all its forms." He also extended deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry said in a statement that "the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts." "The ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Russia, and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured," the statement said.

Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel also condemned the terrorist attack and extended his condolences. "Cuba condemns this terrific terrorist attack in Moscow. We express sincere condolences to the authorities and citizens of Russia over the death of people and multiple injured people."