Reactions to the 2016 Brussels bombings
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A number of countries, national leaders and international organisations expressed comments or lit monuments in reaction to the 2016 Brussels bombings.
International response
International bodies
African Union: Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said "strongly condemns the despicable attacks at the Zaventem Airport and the central metro station in Brussels, claiming dozens of lives of innocent civilians and leaving scores wounded". Dlamini-Zuma expressed the AU's solidarity with the government and people of Belgium, offering her condolences to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the wounded.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations: "ASEAN member states strongly condemn the attacks and expresses its deep sympathies and condolences to the government and people of Belgium as well to the families of the victims involved. ASEAN fully supports the efforts of the Belgian government to return the situation to normalcy as soon as possible and bringing the perpetrators to justice."
European Union: President of the European Council Donald Tusk called the attacks "another low by the terrorists in the service of hatred and violence."
NATO: The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg expressed his condolences and said he was "deeply saddened by the attacks here in Brussels this morning." He also said that the organization had "decided to increase the alert state at NATO Headquarters."
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation: The OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani strongly condemned the terrorist attacks and reaffirmed OIC's unwavering solidarity and support to Belgium.
United Nations: The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon condemns the attack and called it "despicable". He also extends his "heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of Belgium."
UN member and observer states or entities
Afghanistan: Chief Executive of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah, said "I strongly condemn the explosions in Brussels. I offer my sympathies condolences to those affected by these incidents."
Albania: Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the attacks "will not stop Europe to win in the name of freedom this war."
Argentina: President Mauricio Macri condemned the attacks saying, "I repudiate these bloody attacks and ratify our commitment in the fight against terrorism".
Armenia: President Serzh Sargsyan expressed his condolences and declared that "Armenia strongly condemns any act of terrorism, and it is committed to contribute to the international fight against this evil".
Australia: Sir Peter Cosgrove, the Governor-General of Australia stated that "We stand with the Belgian people tonight following the senseless devastating attacks and loss of lives" Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he was deeply concerned by the attacks in Brussels, expressing "Australians' thoughts, prayers & solidarity are with the people of Belgium."
Azerbaijan: President Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences: "We were deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties and injuries as a result of explosions in the city of Brussels."
Bahamas: Government of the Bahamas expressed condolences of the people of Bahamas to Belgian people and extends deep condolences and regret to Belgian Government.
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