There has been universal and world-wide condemnation of the violent and criminal attack against civilians enjoying a musical concert in the British city of Manchester. In a message to the people of Manchester HM Queen Elizabeth said:
The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people, adults and children, who had just been enjoying a concert.
I know I speak for everyone in expressing my deepest sympathy to all who have been affected by this dreadful event and especially to the families and friends of those who have died or were injured.
Messages of condolences and solidarity have been pouring in from all over the world. European Commission President Juncker said in a message,
"It was with great sadness and profound shock that I learnt of the brutal attack that struck Manchester.
It breaks my heart to think that, once again, terrorism has sought to instil fear where there should be joy, to sow division where young people and families should be coming together in celebration.
I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to Prime Minister May and to the British people.
Today we mourn with you. Tomorrow we will work side by side with you to fight back against those who seek to destroy our way of life. They underestimate ours and your resilience – these cowardly attacks will only strengthen our commitment to work together to defeat the perpetrators of such vile acts."
Messages have also been sent by the leaders of the Caucasus nations
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili released a statement saying he is "deeply saddened" by the incident.
"On behalf of the Government and the people of Georgia I offer my sincere sympathies to the Government of Great Britain and the English people. We wholeheartedly share your sorrow in this challenging time", Kvirikashvili said.
"I believe that the civilised world will launch even more vigorous efforts against terrorism and as a united force we will achieve peace across the world", he added.
Georgian President Giorgi Marghvelashvili said on twitter
I am deeply outraged over the deadly terrorist attack in #Manchester. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) May 23, 2017
President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia in a message to British prime Minister Theresa May said,
“At this grave moment of loss, I express my support to you, the friendly people of the United Kingdom and families of the victims, wishing fortitude and resolve, and a speedy recovery to the wounded. Armenia strongly condemns such inhumane acts and is determined to continue throught the joint efforts fight against violence and terror.”
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan in his message to the british prime Minister said,
We were deepely saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of an explosion in Manchester. We are extremely outraged by this ruthless terror attack and consider it necessary and important to jointly fight against terrorism in a resolute manner. On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and the whole people of the United Kingdom, and wish the injured the swiftest possible recovery.
Many indviduals in the three South Caucasus countries also took to facebook and twitter to express their sorrow and extend their solidarity with the British people.
source; commonspace.eu
photo: The Socialist and Democrats group in the European Parliament issued a message on social media "Manchester we are with you"
