President condoles on Iran earthquakes
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a condolence message to Iranian
President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the aftermath of the two
earthquakes that struck Iran states :
His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad President of the Islamic
Republic of Iran Excellency,
“It is with great shock and profound sadness that I learnt of the two
earthquakes of high magnitude which struck Tabriz and Ahar yesterday
causing the loss of valuable lives, displacement of persons and
destruction to property.
While extending my personal heartfelt sympathies to Your Excellency,
the Government and people of Sri Lanka join me in expressing our most
sincere condolences and solidarity with the Government and the people of
the Islamic Republic of Iran, in overcoming this difficult and
challenging time. In this Holy Month of Ramadan, our prayers are with
Your Excellency and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran,
especially members of the bereaved families, in facing the sadness
resulting from this natural disaster.
I assure Your Excellency that the Government of Sri Lanka stands
ready, to extend any support and assistance in the aftermath of this
tragic event.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration”.
Mahinda Rajapaksa
President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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