Asia-Pacific countries have strongly condemned a string of terror attacks in London and expressed their sympathy to the British people.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said Thursday night that China opposes terrorism of any form. "Anyone who launches terrorist attacks and causes casualties of civilians should be resolutely condemned, regardless of his or her purpose."
The tragedy also shows that the global fight against terrorism "remains an arduous task and the international community still has a long way to go," the spokesman said.
"China will continue to enhance cooperation with the international community in this field," he added.
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Donald Tsang said he was deeply saddened and shocked by what had happened, and stressed that terrorism was the enemy of the civilized world.
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark expressed her deepest sympathy to British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday night following fatal bombing attacks on London.
Clark said she had made personal contact with the New Zealand High Commission in London and asked them to convey "the deep shock and sympathy and concern of the Government and people of New Zealand to the office of Tony Blair."
Clark said the New Zealand High Commission in London has set up an incident room and "they (High Commission staff) are there to take calls from New Zealanders in London who might want to know if any one has been reported as missing."
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said Friday the terrorist attacks on London will not change Australia's resolve to fight against terrorism.
"I want to make it very plain that this kind of attack will not alter the attitude of the government of Australia towards terrorism and towards the commitments we have with our American, British and other friends to Iraq and to Afghanistan," he said.
"People must understand that a country like Australia will not be bullied or intimidated and the people who believe we can are wrong," he said.
Seven Australians were injured in the attacks. Howard said one of them was in critical condition.
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun sent a condolence message to British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday over a series of terrorist attacks in London on Thursday.
"We express our deep condolences to the victims of a series of terrorist bomb attacks in London and hope early recovery of those injured," a news release issued by the South Korean Presidential Office quoted Roh as saying in the message.
The South Korean president also condemned the terrorist act against innocent people as an inhumane and uncivilized crime that should not be tolerated.
Roh vowed his country will continue providing support to the international anti-terrorism war.
Earlier Friday, the South Korean Foreign Ministry also issued a statement condemning the attacks.
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Thursday that the terrorist bombings in London will not have direct impact on the Self-Defense Forces' assistance mission in Iraq, and vowed to reinforce security measures at home.
Koizumi said Japan will examine the situation until the last minute in deciding whether to again extend the 600 Japanese troops ' mission at the southern Iraqi city of Samawah due to end in December.
Koizumi said no country can rule out the possibility of being subject to a terrorist attack and so Japan also "will have to maintain sufficient counter-terrorism measures."
Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said all the people in his country condemned the bomb attacks in London.
Every Malaysian was saddened at the attacks and hated the violence because violence was not the solution, Badawi said Thursday night.
"I believe all countries and races condemn what had happened in London, although we do not know yet who is responsible for the bombing," Badawi said.
Badawi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, and was relieved that no Malaysians were hurt.
As president of the Organization of Islamic Conference, Badawi advised member countries to ensure their internal security at the highest level.
The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said that the government had been shocked by the news and offered its sympathy to the victims of the blast.
"We are appalled by the news of the terrible acts of terrorism that struck London. We condemn these acts, which remind us that such acts of terrorism can strike any place at any time. We express our sympathy to those who have lost their family members and friends in the explosions and pray for the wounded, for their speedy recovery," Marty said.
Pakistan has condemned the deadly bomb attacks on London's transport network and said it would stand side by side with Britain in the fight against international terrorism.
Both Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz sent messages of condolences to British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday.
"We strongly condemn this act of terrorism," Musharraf said, adding "This incident has further fortified our commitment to fight against terrorism. It is imperative that we stand together and further strengthen our bonds of cooperation to eliminate this menace."
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia condemned the bomb attacks in London.
In a condolence message to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Zia said, "I am deeply shocked and grieved to learn about the explosions across London. Bangladesh strongly condemns this mindless criminal act against innocent people."
She reaffirmed that Bangladesh is opposed to all acts of terrorism and hoped that the perpetrators of this violent act would be brought to justice.
The Bangladeshi prime minister conveyed deep sympathies to the victims and condolences to the bereaved families on behalf of her government and people of Bangladesh.
In a message to British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday, Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga said she was shocked by the attacks and condemned the terrorist acts.
"It is with shock and dismay that I learnt of what appears to be terror attacks in London today causing death and injuries to many civilians," she said.
"On behalf of the government and the people of Sri Lanka, I would like to convey to the government and the people of the United Kingdom and to the victims and their families our sympathy and solidarity on this occasion."
She also said that Sri Lankan people have suffered immensely as a result of terrorist attacks and "we know only too well the devastation that can be caused by terrorists as well as the suffering and agony of the victims and their families."
The Sri Lankan government said Thursday that there was no report of any Sri Lankan injuries in Thursday morning's explosions in London.