PH condemns Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 12:23:22 +0000
The Philippines has condemned the bombings in Sri Lanka as “senseless acts of terror and violence” and expressed solidarity with the people of the South Asian country.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo also extended the government’s “heartfelt prayers” to Sri Lanka after the “horrific attack.”
“As we recall our recent commitment to boost ties with Sri Lanka and the warm relations between the leaders our of countries, we express our sincere solidarity and offer our heartfelt prayers to the citizens of Sri Lanka as well as to the other people who have been affected by this horrific attack on the churches and hotels in the said South Asian country on what should have been a day for solemn prayer and thoughtful introspection,” he said.
“Terrorism, as we often said, has no place in society and our nation, together with the rest of the world, is outraged by these latest senseless acts of terror and violence,” he said.
The government also offered “our deep condolences to the grieving families of those who perished as we wish the safe recovery of those injured,” according to Panelo.
“As Sri Lanka currently sifts through the rubble and tries to find sense in this period of confusion and terror, we reiterate our expressions of support for our Asian neighbor, as well as to other countries who are dealing with the same evil deeds,” he said.
Panelo stressed that humanity must “stand as one” to put an end to hatred, bigotry, and poverty as well as promote world peace, growth, and development among nations. (Genalyn Kabiling)