Reaction to Mumbai attacks

There has a been strong reaction around the world against the attacks in Mumbai, which have killed more than 170 people.

It is unclear who was behind the attacks

Seven sites were targeted, including two hotels, the main railway station and a Jewish centre.

The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, made a televised address to the nation.

He said it was evident that the group that carried out the attacks was based outside the country, and had come with single-minded determination to create havoc in India's commercial capital.

Listen Listen to Manmohan Singh (23 secs)

Mr Qureshi said he had come to India to 'build bridges'

Mr Singh said India would act against any neighbouring country which allowed itself to be a base for attacking India:

Listen Listen to Manmohan Singh (36 secs)

Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who arrived in India on Wednesday, condemned the attacks and warned against jumping to any conclusions about the background to them:

Listen Listen to Shah Mehmood Qureshi (44 secs)

He said Pakistan wanted to work with India to fight terrorism:

Listen Listen to Shah Mehmood Qureshi (31 secs)

Some of the people who escaped from the hotels said the attackers had been targeting those with UK or US passports.

Mr Brown is sending UK police and security services to help

The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, said the government would do "whatever is necessary to protect British citizens" in India:

Listen Listen to Gordon Brown (1 min 20 secs)

The United States has also condemned the attacks. President Bush sent his condolences to the Indian people and the White House said the National Security Council was monitoring the situation.

President-elect Barack Obama said America must work with India and other nations to destroy terrorist networks.

A State Department spokesman, Rob McInturff spoke to the BBC.

Listen Listen to Rob McInturff (15 secs)

First broadcast 27 November 2008