The Peshawar tragedy… President Ramotar sends his condolences –assures Pakistani colleague of Guyana’s solidarity
Burying the school children in Peshawar
Burying the school children in Peshawar

PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar yesterday sent President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Mamnoon Hussain, his deepest sympathy for the terror unleashed on the people of Peshawar on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic loss of as many as 141 innocent lives.He also reassured him of Guyana’s unwavering committment to helping “eliminate the shameful and cowardly scourge of terrorism,” and asked that he convey to the people of Pakistan that the thoughts and prayers of the people of Guyana are with them in this their hour of bereavement.

The following is the full text of President Ramotar’s message to President Hussain:

“Excellency,
“It is with deep sadness that I received the news of the terrorist attack which occurred on December 16, 2014 at a school in Peshawar, resulting in the tragic death of 141 persons, the majority of them innocent children.

“Guyana strongly condemns this heinous act of violence which has been perpetrated in your country. We mourn the loss of innocent lives, and pray for the mental and physical recovery of those who have survived.

“Terrorist attacks and other crimes committed by extremist organisations, particularly on children, violate the fundamental human rights of all, and must therefore be tackled with determination and necessary zeal. The attack on a school sends a message to the international community that all are vulnerable, and therefore we must cooperate to eliminate the shameful and cowardly scourge of terrorism.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Guyana and on my own behalf, I submit our prayers and sympathies for all those affected by this tragedy. “Please convey to the bereaved families, relatives, and all the people of Pakistan that Guyana stands with them in their time of sorrow.
“Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

 

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