Kathmandu, June 9: His Majesty’s Government (HMG) has expressed deep sorrow at the tragic death of Mr. C. V. Goonaratne, Minister for Industrial Development and the loss of several innocent lives in the cowardly and despicable act of terrorism in Sri Lanka and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

According to the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HMG has always condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The tragic event in Colombo has once again reinforced the need to enhance cooperation in the fight against the scourge of terrorism, he added.