European Union officials on Friday condemned the bomb attacks in Indonesia which left at least nine people dead, according to dpa. "The presidency of the EU condemns today's bomb attacks in Jakarta that have killed and injured so many innocent people," the Swedish government, which currently holds the bloc's rotating presidency, said in a statement. "The EU conveys its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims of these brutal acts. We stand in sympathy and in solidarity with the Indonesian government and the Indonesian people in this most difficult time," the statement said. Sweden took over the EU's rotating presidency on July 1. It will coordinate the EU's internal cooperation and joint foreign policy until the end of the year. In a separate statement, the EU's top permanent diplomat, Javier Solana, also condemned the attack. "I am deeply shocked that Indonesia is, yet again, a victim of terrorism. I strongly condemn this morning's bomb attacks in Jakarta that have claimed innocent lives and injured many more," he said. "This was also an attack on Indonesia and the Indonesian people's attachment to democracy. The EU stands with the people and the government of Indonesia as they work to bring those responsible for this cowardly act of terror to justice," Solana said.
