President condemns Hyderabad terror attacks

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has condemned last Saturday's terrorist attacks
at Hyderabad, India
[Monday, August 27, 2007 - 11.55 GMT]

In a message to the President of India, the Sri Lankan President reiterates the commitment of the Sri Lanka government to assist in combating terrorism in the South Asian region, and expresses solidarity with the Government and the people of India in their efforts to overcome the increasing challenge posed by terrorism.

Message from President Mahinda Rajapaksa to the President of India,
condemning the terrorist attack at Hyderabad.


H.E. Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
President of the Republic of India


Excellency,

I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the cowardly and despicable terror attack on innocent civilians at Hyderabad last Saturday Evening.

My Government and the people of Sri Lanka join me in vehemently condemning this act of savagery which has caused considerable death and injury.

Sri Lanka being a victim of terrorism, largely funded and armed by external sources, understands well the pain and grief of the victims of this senseless violence, and the threat to social cohesion and democracy caused
by such acts of terrorism.

I reiterate the commitment of my government to assist in combating terrorism in the South Asian region, and express our solidarity with the Government and the people of India in their efforts to overcome the increasing challenge posed by terrorism.

Let me, Excellency, convey my deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to those injured.

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

Mahinda Rajapaksa
27th August 2007

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Last Updated Date: August 27, 2007 - 11.55 GMT