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Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 8.10 GMT
Sri Lanka condemns attacks on Gaza bound boats


The reports of attacks during the Israeli military operation on boats carrying supplies for Palestinian people in international waters off the coast of Gaza have caused grave distress to the Government and the people of Sri Lanka, stated the Ministry of External Affairs in a press release. The Ministry also said that Sri Lanka deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries resulting from this operation. 'Indiscriminate use of force to prevent the carriage of supplies for people under occupation is condemned'. The Government and the people of Sri Lanka extend their sympathies to the families of the victims and injured. Sri Lanka calls for expeditious action to relieve the sufferings of those who are affected by the attacks, the statement further said adding that Sri Lanka reiterates its conviction that sustainable peace and security in the region is achievable only through peaceful dialogue.

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