New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday expressed deep shock and anguish over the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and reiterated the need for intensifying global cooperation in combating international terrorism.

In a statement issued after her meeting with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, both leaders expressed the hope that the perpetrators of the heinous crime would be brought to justice. They strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whoever, wherever and for whatever purpose and stressed that there can be no justification, whatsoever, for any acts of terrorism.

Both countries urged the international community to adopt the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism which is before the UN General Assembly. They agreed to cooperate against international terrorism in the UN and abide by relevant UN conventions and resolutions in force in the fight against terrorism. They agreed to further expand the dialogue and cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking. (ANI)