Obama says world must unite against terror after Brussels attack

March 22, 2016 20:31

The terrorist bombings in Belgium on Tuesday are "another reminder we must unite" in the fight against terrorism, US President Obama said. We will do whatever is necessary to support our friends in Belgium," Obama said.

We stand in solidarity with them in condemning these outrageous attacks against innocent people, he said. This is yet another reminder that the world must unite, we must be together.

Obama was briefed on the Brussels explosions on Tuesday at at the US Embassy in Havana, where he was staying on the third day of his Cuban visit, White House officials said.

He spoke to Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel before the speech and offered the condolences of the American people, the White House said. Obama offered US assistance in investigating the attacks.

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