(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena expressed deep sadness about the tragic loss of lives, including that of children, following the devastating earthquake in the Puebla state in Mexico.
In a condolence message to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, he said, ‘our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the bereaved families and those affected by this dreadful catastrophe’.
Following is the full text of the condolence message:
His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto
President of the United Mexican States
Excellency,
It is with deep sadness that I learnt of the tragic loss of lives, including that of children, following the devastating earthquake in the Puebla state. I have also learnt that the impact has been drastic and far ranging from the epicentre.
The Government and people of Sri Lanka join me in conveying our profound condolences to Your Excellency, the Government and people of Mexico during this challenging time, especially as Mexico had begun to recover from the earlier earthquake in its southern coast. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the bereaved families and those affected by this dreadful catastrophe.
We are confident that your excellent leadership and the resilient spirit of the people of Mexico will help overcome the trauma and destruction caused by this natural disaster.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Maithripala Sirisena
President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
