Ready to assist in Sri Lanka defeat terrorism - UN Counter Terrorism Committee
[Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 8.00 GMT]    

The Executive Directorate of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee has expressed its resolve to defeat the scourge of terrorism following the
recent bomb attacks on civilian buses in Sri Lanka. 

This is said by Mr. Javier Ruperez, Assistant Secretary-General, UN Counter - Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) in a letter to Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam, Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative in the UN, following last weekend's bomb attacks.
 
The letter of January 8, 2007 states:

"I am writing to express by deepest condolences to you and the people of Sri Lanka for the terrorist attacks which occurred over the weekend. 

The killing of more than 20 individuals in the two incidents near Colombo certainly provokes a sense of anger but it also serves to strengthen our resolve to defeat this scourge. 

I wish to assure you that we at the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) continue to stand ready to assist your country in any way. 

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

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Last Updated Date: January 10, 2007 - 8.00 GMT