International reactions to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto

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International reactions to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto consisted of universal condemnation across the international community,[1] including Pakistan's regional neighbors Afghanistan, China, India, Bangladesh, and Iran.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh praised Bhutto's efforts for the improvement of India-Pakistan relations.

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously condemned the assassination, a call echoed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Both European Union President José Manuel Barroso and U.S. President George W. Bush also expressed the hope that Pakistan will continue on the path of democracy.