France extends condolences to Sri Lanka landslide victims

The government of France extended condolences to the families of the landslide victims in Sri Lanka and offered support to the Sri Lanka government and people.

“We were extremely shocked to learn of the death of numerous people in the landslides that occurred in the Kegalle district in Sri Lanka on 17 May,” the French Ministry of Foreign affairs said in a statement.

“France extends its condolences to the victims’ families. We extend our support and solidarity to the Sri Lankan authorities and people at this painful time.”