PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo has sent a message of condolence to President Pratibha Patil of India on the loss of innocent lives caused by bomb attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday. Following is the text of President Jagdeo’s message:

“Excellency,
On behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, I wish to convey sincere condolences to the Government and people of India on the bomb attacks which claimed innocent lives yesterday (Wednesday) evening in Mumbai.  We express our solidarity with the Indian authorities in their efforts to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.
The Government of Guyana unequivocally condemns this atrocious terrorist act and will continue to support the initiatives of the international community to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Bharrat Jagdeo,
President of the Republic of Guyana”