The Government of the Republic of Armenia

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a telegram of condolences to French Prime Minister Manuel Valls in connection with a series of terrorist attacks in France. The telegram reads: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my behalf, I express deep condolences over the recent tragic events in France, which claimed the lives of many people.

We strongly condemn terrorism in all its manifestations and reiterate our readiness to fight against international terrorism. Today more than ever we need to combine our efforts in order to eradicate and put an end to terrorism.

At this hardest time of loss and sorrow, Armenia and the Armenian people stand by France and the friendly French people.

I wish fortitude and patience to the relatives of those killed, as well as a speedy recovery to the wounded.”