In quotes: World reaction

World leaders and other international figures have condemned the second wave of attacks on London's transport system, two weeks after suicide bombers killed 52 people and injured 700.

AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER JOHN HOWARD

Howard was in London for talks with Prime Minister Tony Blair

The determination of the British people to continue with their daily lives is something that we have always seen as one of the great characteristics of the people of this remarkable country.

Terrorism is about the perverted use of an ideology for evil intent and for evil objectives.

TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER ABDULLAH GUL

We condemn terrorism wherever it strikes and whatever its goals are.

US PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH

Bush said the world was at war with terrorism

It is important for all of us who love freedom to understand that this is a war being fought against ideologues that use terror to advance an agenda.

This is a war against killers, cold blooded killers, who embrace an ideology of hatred. Their vision of the world is the opposite of our vision of the world.

FRENCH PRESIDENT JACQUES CHIRAC

I wish to express to the British people and to Prime Minister Tony Blair the solidarity and support of France, and I want to reiterate our determination to fight terrorism together.

KING MOHAMMED VI OF MOROCCO

[These are] criminal, cowardly acts that go against the noble religious ideals of peace, tolerance, living together and the sanctity of the right to life.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION STATEMENT

This second attack unfortunately confirms that terrorism constitutes a permanent threat from which nobody is safe. It is also vital to focus on measures which aim at preventing terrorism and particularly preventing young people from becoming radicalised.

IRISH FOREIGN MINISTER DERMOT AHERN

Those responsible should know that they will not deter the international community from combating terrorism vigorously and uncompromisingly wherever it occurs.

CANADIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER ANNE MCLELLAN

Canada stands united with the UK says McLellan

Canadians stand united with the British people and people around the world in denouncing all acts of violence and terrorism.

[I was] disturbed to hear of a second incident involving London's transit system, so closely following the tragic events of two weeks ago. Our thoughts continue to be with Londoners during this difficult time.

US SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE

There are obviously those who would try to terrorise populations and free peoples everywhere. The British people have impressed everyone with their strength and resolve and I am certain they will continue to do the same.