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September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks in the United States: Reactions from the Government of India 
Text of the Message from the President of India, K R Narayanan to the President of the United States, George Bush Jr. "It is with a sense of grief and great indignation that I convey my condolence and sympathy for the immense tragedy that has resulted from the barbaric terrorist attack on the United States. This reprehensible act is a crime not just against the United States, but against all humanity. The images of the horror perpetrated in New York and Washington D.C will remain etched on our collective consciousness of the world as a signal that terrorism has become the greatest threat of our times. It is not constrained by distance and resources, restricted by boundaries or bound by any civilised norms in wreaking devastation. The world community must rise as one to respond decisively to this collective challenge to the peace, security and progress of the entire mankind. I am sure that your Government and the people will address this grave assault on the United States with sagacity, courage and firm resolve. We stand united with the American people in this hour of grief." Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi September 12, 2001 Source: http://www.meadev.nic.in/news/official/20010912/official.htm Text of the message from the Prime Minister of India, Atal Behari Vajpayee to the President of the United States, George bush Jr. New Delhi Dear Mr. President, I am shocked and appalled by terrorist attacks in New York and Washington today and deeply saddened by this enormous tragedy. The people of India and my Government share the sense of outrage with the American people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the United States and with the bereaved families. We condemn this heinous crime in the strongest terms. This dark hour is a stark and terrible reminder of the power and the reach of the terrorists to destroy innocent lives and challenge the civilised order in this world. It sends a strong message to democracies to redouble our efforts to defeat this great threat to our people, our values and our way of life. Mr. President, I am confident that you and the American people will find the strength and resilience to overcome this tragedy. We stand ready to cooperate with you in the investigations into this crime and to strengthen our partnership in leading international efforts to ensure that terrorism never succeeds again. Yours sincerely, (A.B. Vajpayee) H.E. Mr. George W. Bush Text of the Statement by Minister for Defence and External Affairs, Jaswant Singh, September 11, 2001 "The Prime Minister called a Special Meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security at which the three Chiefs of Staff and Heads of Agencies were also present, this evening. He reviewed the security situation, and the tragic events in the United States. The meeting reviewed the additional steps required to be taken and the Prime Minister gave necessary directions to the Ministries concerned. The Cabinet Committee on Security has expressed its great horror at this crime that has been perpetrated and offered its deepest condolences and sympathy to the people, government and President of the United States. We have already initiated action for providing all necessary additional security and safeguards required for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India. Terrorism is a crime against humanity and India is committed to fight it and we shall continue to do so." New Delhi Text of the Statement by Minister for Defence and External Affairs, Jaswant Singh, September 11, 2001 News from the US, of the events of the last couple of hours are shocking beyond words. As details are yet coming in I do not wish to speculate about casualty figures. The present is the moment for all mankind to condemn, in unequivocal terms, this dastardly crime, for the victims are all innocents, and this crime of 'terrorism' is against all humanity. India offers to the United States its deepest sympathy. We stand with the United States, and the rest of the international community in our commitment to defeat terrorism. I have personally been in touch with our Mission in Washington, Permanent Mission in New York and also Consulate General in New York. All the members of our Mission are safe and no injuries have been caused either to any person or to any of ours Mission’s establishment. I have also been in touch with New York to establish any additional detail that I could about the strikes against the twin towers. As you know the World Trade Center is where most of the investment banks and such offices are. Unless I have more details about the casualties from the World Trade Center, I do not wish to speculate in this regard. The Prime Minister has convened a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security which is to start in about half an hour's time at Race Course Road and I will be going to that and after the conclusion of that meeting, I will meet the press again there." New Delhi September 11, 2001 Source: http://www.meadev.nic.in/news/official/20010911/official.htm
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