14/02/2003 (Agence Europe) - The Greek presidency on behalf of the EU has made the following declaration. "The EU strongly condemns the vile terrorist attack on Friday 7 February a the El Nogal club in Bogota, which caused 34 dead and more than a hundred and sixty wounded. The EU applauds the rally for life and liberty and held by the citizens of Bogota on Saturday 8 February. It calls on all Colombians to unite their voices against terrorism and drug trafficking and in defence of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. The EU expresses its full support to democracy in Colombia and to the active engagement of the government of President Uribe to establish the rule of law throughout the country, including the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking. The common fight requires as well, a regional effort and the concerted and continued assistance of the neighbouring countries of Colombia. Colombia is not alone in its fight against terrorism. It is a common fight of all free and democratic nations against violence and intolerance. The international community will continue to demonstrate its solidarity to the victims of such criminal acts, as in the case of the people of Colombia, together with its endeavours to completely eradicate the scourge of terrorism".