Spain Government statement on the attacks in Paris

USPA NEWS - "The Government of Spain expresses its dismay and deep sorrow at the chain of attacks this evening in Paris that have caused a huge number of deaths and injuries. The Prime Minister has spoken to the French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls."

To Manuel Valls, Rajoy had who "moved his dismay at the terrible attacks and solidarity of the Spanish people in France to this vile attack. Spain and France are neighbors, friends and allies; within that deep relationship and defense of shared democratic values, we have worked closely in the fight against terrorism. France can count on the friendship and cooperation of the Spanish State in its fight against the perpetrators of these barbaric attacks and their accomplices.

The Government also maintains close contact with the main opposition party under the pact against jihadist terrorism signed by President Rajoy and the secretary general of the PSOE, Pedro Sanchez." Spain decided on Saturday to maintain their level of terror alert in grade 4, but instructed the security forces to increase their surveillance of borders, airports, ports and other strategic points of the country.

The Spanish Government is in constant contact with the French government and the EU authorities to coordinate efforts in the fight against jihadist terrorism. Police and the Spanish Civil Guard have been coordinated with the French security forces, with which exchange information and means to combat terrorism. However, the National Security Council of Spain does not consider it necessary to raise the alert level, which remains at No. 4.