All states should come together strongly to defeat all forms of terrorism, stated President Sirisena in a letter addressed to British Premier Theresa May.

Earlier in the day, President had tweeted “Killing innocent civilians for political gain in heinous”, referring to the Manchester Arena attack. Sri Lanka’s people and the government stand in solidarity with the British people and the families of the victims during this hour of grief, the President’s message further says.

President Sirisena also wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.