The FINANCIAL — Latvia strongly condemns an attack on tourists at the Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia. On 18 March, gunmen began shooting by the Bardo National Museum, killing 19 people, 17 of whom were foreign tourists.
Latvia firmly condemns acts of terror and violence of any kind and conveys deepest condolences to the families of the victims, according to EU.
During its EU Council Presidency, Latvia has been focusing increased attention on the fight against terrorism, which has become one of the priority tasks on EU agenda. In response to increasing risks of terrorism, an in-depth discussion has already taken place in the EU at various levels and areas, including those dealing with foreign affairs, justice, and the interior, setting priorities for further action to combat terrorism. The priorities also cover strengthening of cooperation with third countries, including Tunisia.
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