Iohannis: Attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo, cruel and cowardly act of terror

President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday that the terrorist attack on the offices of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo was "cruel and cowardly". The head of state voiced his compassion for the victims' families and solidarity with the French nation.

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"Attacking the offices of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo is a cruel and cowardly terrorist act. I express my sympathy for the families of the victims, as well as solidarity with the French nation hardly hit today. I assure all partners of Romania of the full support in the fight against terrorism and extremism of any kind. The international community must take a firm stand against terrorist attempts to destroy the rule of law state, violation of civil rights and freedoms," Iohannis said, according to the Presidential Administration.

He points out that freedom of information is a fundamental human right.

"Both religious and ethnic tolerance, and freedom of expression as well are the foundations of modern civilization, built on the principles of democracy," according to Iohannis.AGERPRES