President Maithripala Sirisena today said that the terrorist attack in Lahore yesterday was a dreadful act of cowardice."Sri Lanka stand in unity with the people and the government of Pakistan in this hour of grief."
In his message of condolences to the Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, he said he was saddened by the news and all forms of terrorism targetted innocent civilians.
Full text of the condolence message as follows:
The terror attack in Lahore yesterday is a dreadful act of cowardice. I am saddened by the news and condemn all forms of terrorism targeting innocent civilians.
My condolences are with the families and the loved ones of the victims and I wish speedy recovery to the injured.
Securing the lives of the people in the region is an uncompromised responsibility of the South Asian nations and Sri Lanka stand in unity with the people and the government of Pakistan in this hour of grief.
Your Excellency, please accept my highest consideration.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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