Statements made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson (Paris, May 28, 2013)

India ā€“ AttackĀ perpetrated by a Maoist group in the state of Chhattisgarh

France utterly condemns the attack perpetrated by a Maoist group in the state of Chhattisgarh, leaving at least 27 people dead and more than 30 injured on May 26.

France extends its condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this heinous crime and reaffirms its solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms, which is a pillar of our strategic partnership.