UN Security Council condemns Kadirgamar's assassination

The UN Security Council President condemning the brutal assassination of Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar says:

The members of the Security Council strongly condemn this senseless act of terrorism. We expect that the case will be speedily investigated and the perpetrators, organisers and their sponsors brought to justice.

"The members of the Security Council express their condolences and sympathy to his family and the people of Sri Lanka.

The Security Council call on the parties concerned to implement fully the provisions of the Ceasefire Agreement and to continue their dialogue in order to attain sustainable peace and stability in the country," the message said. The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates every month and Japan is currently serving as its president during the month of August.