Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today strongly and unequivocally condemned the recent terrorist attack in UAE and said India has always opposed terrorism in all its forms. He was addressing members of the Federal National Council of the UAE in an extraordinary session of the Council during its 6th plenary session in Abu Dhabi. Mr. Birla stressed that nations should come together to fight terrorism and violent extremism for stability and sustainable development. He further added that the shared concern of India and UAE with regard to the increasing threats from religious extremism and terrorism to the safety of people is reshaping cooperation between the two countries.<br />''<br />''Underlining that India and UAE have a long history of friendship and partnership, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that the similarity of views between the two countries on bilateral and multilateral issues has deepened this relationship. Mr. Birla also said that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries has given a new dimension to bilateral relations and strengthened the base for future economic development. <br />''<br />''<br />