Town Council, Ayamonte (Huelva)
During the course of a special act held in the Town Council of Ayamonte (Huelva), the acting President of the Government established the government's position regarding the terrorist attacks carried out at Zaventum Airport and Maelbeek underground station in the Belgian capital.
Mariano Rajoy claimed that terrorism is a global threat to civilisation, liberty and human rights in any part of the world. "No religion defends such criminal fanaticism. And, in fact, most of the victims of Jihadi terrorism are Muslims across the globe. There is no possible justification for these barbarities that affect us all and strike us all".
In his opinion, the fight against terrorism "requires perseverance, dedication, collaboration within Spain and abroad, and calls on intelligence from us all". In this regard, he reiterated that Spain "will not spare any efforts in this task".
The President of the Government spoke by phone with the Belgian Prime Minister, Charles Michel, and conveyed the condolences of all Spanish people.
Mariano Rajoy recalled that Spain "has suffered from terrorist attacks on many occasions", and expressed solidarity and support for the people and Government of Belgium. "Be aware that we stand by your side and you can count on the collaboration of our country in locating and bringing these murderers to justice", he stated.
On another note, the President of the Government thanked "the different political groups for their responsibility and loyalty" and committed to promptly informing them of any new developments.
He also highlighted the "discreet, constant and effective" work of the Spanish State law enforcement agencies and intelligence services in the fight against terrorism and in protecting our citizens.
Flags at half mast
As testimony of the pain suffered by the Spanish Nation following these criminal attacks in Brussels, the government took a decision to lower the Spanish flag to half mast on all public buildings as from midday on Tuesday, 22 March until midnight on 24 March 2016.
