Sri Lankan Government extended its condolences to Cuban President Raul Castro and the people of Cuba on the demise of revolutionary leader and former President Fidel Castro.

President Maithripala Sirisena in a twitter message said “The iconic leader of an era of revolution bids farewell to the world.”

Foreign Minister Mangala samaraweera extended his condolences to Cuban President Raul Castro and the people of Cuba.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) also issued a message of condolence over the demise of revolutionary leader Castro.