Portugal condemns London blasts, reinforces security
8/7/2005 9:38
Portugal's Prime Minister Jose Socrates condemned the terrorist attacks in
London on Thursday. Portugal is prepared to cooperate with England "in any
way it needs," Socrates said, adding that "democracy cannot give way to
terrorism." Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio, who is in Chile for an
official visit, also conveyed his sympathies to Queen of England Elizabeth II
and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, saying that the attacks were "despicable
acts." Portugal has reinforced its security measures at airports,
transportation terminals, borders and embassies. The Foreign Ministry of
Portugal confirmed there are no Portuguese killed in the blasts.
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