Germany, the current presidency of the European Union, on Monday condemned allegedly terrorist bomb attacks on a train in northern India.

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. Reports said that improvised explosive devices were used in the attacks.

The EU called for the continuation of the peace process between India and Pakistan.

"The presidency of the European Union calls upon all parties in India and Pakistan to oppose further acts of violence," the statement said.

The attack was "clearly intended to disrupt the process of rapprochement between Pakistan and India," it said.

It urged the two countries to maintain their resolve to take the path of dialogue.

The foreign ministers' talks between the two countries are scheduled to resume in New Delhi on Tuesday.

In India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has vowed that "the culprits will be caught."

Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who visited the blast scene, said "whoever is behind the incident is against peace and wants to spoil our growing relationship with other countries."

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf underscored the need for the leadership of Pakistan and India to move forward undeterred in the quest for dispute resolution and lasting peace in the region.

"We will not allow elements which want to sabotage the ongoing peace process and succeed in their nefarious designs," Musharraf said.

Source: Xinhua