Canadian Foreign Minister Peter MacKay issued a statement on Monday condemning the bomb blast that occurred on a train from India to Pakistan.

"The terrorist attack on the Samjhauta Express is a deplorable act of violence against innocent civilians," said the statement.

"We wish to extend our sympathies to the families of the victims of Monday's attack. Such tactics will only cause more suffering. Canada strongly condemns this act of terrorism," it said.

The attacks on the Samjhauta Express or Friendship Train between India and Pakistan occurred earlier Monday in Panipat of Haryana state of India. Over 60 passengers, including Pakistani nationals, were feared killed in the attacks.

Source: Xinhua