HONG KONG, Oct. 2 (Xinhuanet) -- Asia-Pacific countries Sunday condemned a wave of attacks by suspected suicide bombers on Bali island, that left at least 26 people dead and more than 120 others injured, and pledged to support Indonesia in its fight against terrorism.

    The bombings occurred just days before the third anniversary of the October 2002 terrorist attacks on the same island.

    New Zealand:

    Prime Minister Helen Clark has written to Indonesian President Suslio Bambang Yudhoyono, saying the New Zealand Government is appalled at such cowardly and indiscriminate acts of violence.

    "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the families and friends of those who have borne the brunt of what is another callous and cold-blooded attack," said Clark.

    Clark has offered whatever assistance Indonesia requires in the aftermath of last night's bombings.

    No New Zealand casualties have been reported at this stage.

¡¡¡¡Australia:

    Governor-General Michael Jeffery said on Sunday that he was appalled by Saturday's fatal bombings in Indonesia's resort island of Bali and condemned the attack against innocent people.

    He said in a statement that "Those responsible are to be condemned for their senseless, cruel and inhumane actions."

    "I know I speak for all Australians when I say that we stand with the government and people of Indonesia in their time of need, just as we did following the terrorist attacks just three years ago in Bali, and in the aftermath of the tsunami," he said.

    He extended his heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the families of those killed, wherever they were from.

    Prime Minister John Howard said he is horrified with the fatal Bali bombings in Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Saturday.

    He told the Nine Network TV that he is also "very upset at the number of deaths and injures" in the tragedy which killed at least30 people, including one Australian.

    The prime minister said, "It's an indiscriminate murderous attack. The people who did it don't care about who they hurt or kill," he said.

    China:

    Foreign Ministry Spokesman Kong Quan said in Beijing Sunday that China strongly condemned the terrorist act that happened Saturday evening at Bali Island, Indonesia.

    Kong said Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing has sent a message to his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirayuda expressing the Chinese government's condolences for the victims of the bombings and conveying the sympathy for their family members.

    China would continue to support the Indonesian government's efforts to combat terrorism and maintain the domestic stability, said Kong.

    Japan:

    Foreign Ministry's spokesman Yoshinori Katori said in a statement the blasts are "extremely despicable and intolerable," and that "terrorism cannot be justified for any reason."

    "The Japanese government reiterates its firm condemnation of atrocious terrorism that victimizes many innocent people," he said.

    He also said Japan will continue the fight against terrorism, and cooperate with and support the Indonesian government on that issue.

    One Japanese was killed and four others injured in Saturday's Bali bombings, Kyodo News reported Sunday.

    Singapore:

    Minister for Foreign Affairs George Yeo said in a statement, "Singapore condemns the Bali bomb attacks on Oct. 1, 2005 which has killed many innocent Indonesians and foreign nationals."

    "This latest attack is a reminder that although weakened, terrorist groups remain a threat to our societies," Yeo said.

    He also said that such attacks make people even more determined to fight the terrorists and to strengthen regional cooperation and their social resilience.

    Cambodia:

    Government spokesman Khieu Kanharith told Xinhua in an interview, "We strongly condemn the cruelty and inhumanity terrorist attack." "The blasts made by terrorists killed the innocent people without any clear motive."

    "The blasts will affect not only the island, but also the whole region," he said.

    He stressed that efforts must be combined by the whole international community to fight against terrorism, adding that "the Cambodian government will work closely with the international community on it."

    Khieu, on behalf of the royal government of Cambodia, expressed condolence to the victims and their families.

    The Philippines:

    President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said in a statement, "We sympathize with the victims' families and reaffirm our partnership with Indonesia against terror," Arroyo. "The new Bali attacks after the London attacks show the resiliency of terrorists to strike targets when our guard is down."

    She said the Philippines must keep its guard up and pass the anti-terrorism bill "to interdict terrorists quickly and isolate them from doing harm."

    "Our vigilance at the operational and community level is high and sustained," said Arroyo, adding that the Philippines must keep alert and constant watch over all public places. Enditem