Death of Ambassador: Sri Lanka extends all assistance to French authorities

26 May 2024 10:43 pm Views - 2861

Colombo, May 26 (Daily Mirror)- While expressing deepest condolences on the passing away of Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Jean-François Pactet, the Foreign Ministry said all assistance will be extended to the French authorities and the family of the late Ambassador.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs learns with deepest sorrow of the sudden demise of His Excellency Jean- François Pactet, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The Ministry is in close coordination with the French Embassy in Sri Lanka at this time of grief," the Ministry said.

The funeral arrangements will be notified by the authorities in due course, a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry said.