New York, November 28:

Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) today said the terrorist strike on Mumbai, India’s financial capital, was aimed at the economy.

Condemning the attacks, the chamber said in a statement: “The attacks in Mumbai were a direct attack on the economic capital of the largest democracy in the world and the focus on US visitors was the terrorists’ attack on the oldest democracy in the world.” The chamber represents Indian and American businesses in Houston, the energy capital of the world, and its surrounding areas. In April, the chamber had taken a trade delegation to Mumbai.

“We will work even harder to increase bilateral trade with Mumbai,” said Jagdip Ahluwalia, executive director of IACCGH. At least 125 people wer killed and over 327 injured when the terrorists struck 10 Mumbai landmarks, including two five-star hotels on Wednesday.