Australia today condemned the bombing attacks in Mumbai, India, describing it as "cowardly terrorist attacks."

Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said in a statement that "this senseless slaughter of innocent civilians reinforces the continuing importance of strong international resolve to confront the threat posed by terrorism wherever it threatens our communities."

"We share with India a determination to deepen our counter-terrorism efforts as part of establishing broad regional cooperation to combat violent extremism in all its forms," he said.

He also expressed sympathy and support for the government and people of India.

At least 140 people were killed and many others injured in a series of bombing attack upon Mumbai's suburban rail network during the peak travel times for commuters on Tuesday.