President condoles to Modi over the attack on tourists

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals.

President Disanayake conveyed his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi over the phone this afternoon (25).

 The two leaders engaged in a conversation that lasted approximately 15 minutes.

The President conveyed profound shock and sorrow upon learning of the terrorist attack and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s unwavering solidarity and brotherhood with the people of India.

He reiterated Sri Lanka's firm stance against terrorism in all its forms, regardless of where it occurs in the world.

Extending heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka to the victims of the brutal terrorist attack and their families, the President also wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

The President expressed that Sri Lanka hopes the current tensions will ease soon and that regional peace and stability will be restored swiftly.