Lankan leaders condemn Mumbai bomb blast

[August 27, 2003 - 8.45 GMT]

President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe yesterday expressed shock and horror over the twin car bomb attack aimed at innocent civilians in Mumbai.

Two car bombs exploded Monday in India’s commercial capital, one was near a Hindu temple and the other one was near Gateway of India killing at least 55 people and injuring more than 140.

President’s message:

His Excellency Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam,
President,
Republic of India.

Excellency,

I was shocked to learn of the car bomb attacks in Mumbai on August 25 and wish to extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to those injured.

We strongly condemn such acts of terror aimed at innocent civilians. We extend our solidarity to the Government and the people of India in this time of crisis.

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

Yours sincerely,
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga,
President,
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister’s message:

His Excellency Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee,
Prime Minister,
Republic of India.

Excellency,

I wish to express my shock and horror at the twin car bomb attacks in Mumbai on August 25, which have caused many civilian casualties. We condemn this senseless act of terror against innocent people.

We extend our sincere condolences also to the Government and people of India.

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

Yours sincerely,
Ranil Wickremasinghe
Prime Minister,
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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Last Updated Date: August 27, 2003  -8.45 GMT.