Condolence Message by H.E. the President

H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka conveyed his condolences in a message to H.E. François Hollande, President of France on the terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris yesterday.

The text of the message is as follows:-

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HE François Hollande

President of the Republic of France 

Excellency, 

I am deeply saddened by the large loss of life and injuries caused by the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015. 

The Government and People of Sri Lanka join me in conveying condolences to the Government and People of France, to the bereaved families and those injured in the attack. 

As a nation that has undergone much suffering due to terrorism, Sri Lanka unreservedly condemns such acts of terror. The international community must unite to collectively combat the menace of terrorism and extremism. 

The Government and people of Sri Lanka stand united with the Government and People of France during this time of grief. 

Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Maithripala Sirisena

President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 

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Condolence Message by Hon Prime Minister

Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe Prime Minister of Sri Lanka expressed his condolences in a message to the Hon. Manuel Valls, Prime Minister of France on the terrorist attacks yesterday in Paris.

The text of the message is as follows:

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HE Manuel Valls

Prime Minister of the Republic of France 

Excellency, 

I am deeply shocked and saddened by the unprecedented and dastardly terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015 which resulted in the loss of a large number of innocent lives and injury and trauma to many more. 

I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. 

Having suffered due to terrorism for many decades, Sri Lanka unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Attacks of this nature clearly indicate the urgent need for concerted measures by the global community to combat terrorism and extremism. 

The Government and People of Sri Lanka stand in solidarity with the Government and People of France during this time of tragic loss and suffering. 

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. 

Ranil Wickremesinghe

Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo