The Indonesian government strongly condemned the bombings in various locations in Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, at around 09.00 local time. (REUTERS / Stringer)
The Indonesian Government strongly condemned the coordinated bombings striking several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday morning.
The government and the people of Indonesia conveyed deep condolences to the victims and their families.
As revealed by a press statement made available to ANTARA on Sunday, the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo kept monitoring the progress of the situation and had coordinated with local security authorities, hospitals, and local Indonesian citizen associations.
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry confirmed that none of the Indonesian citizens felt victims of these bombing attacks.
There are around 374 Indonesian citizens in Sri Lanka, where 140 of them domiciled in the capital city of Colombo.
The Indonesian Government believes that the Sri Lankan Government could handle the situation well, and was also willing to provide the necessary assistance.
The Indonesian Government also calls on its citizens in Sri Lanka to remain vigilant and cautious and follow directions from the local security authorities.
For families and relatives pf the Indonesians living in Sri Lanka who are willing to have further information and consular assistance, they can contact the KBRI Colombo hotline at +94772773127.
Reporter: Eliswan Azly
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
COPYRIGHT © ANTARA News Kalimantan Selatan 2019
The Indonesian Government strongly condemned the coordinated bombings striking several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday morning.
The government and the people of Indonesia conveyed deep condolences to the victims and their families.
As revealed by a press statement made available to ANTARA on Sunday, the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo kept monitoring the progress of the situation and had coordinated with local security authorities, hospitals, and local Indonesian citizen associations.
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry confirmed that none of the Indonesian citizens felt victims of these bombing attacks.
There are around 374 Indonesian citizens in Sri Lanka, where 140 of them domiciled in the capital city of Colombo.
The Indonesian Government believes that the Sri Lankan Government could handle the situation well, and was also willing to provide the necessary assistance.
The Indonesian Government also calls on its citizens in Sri Lanka to remain vigilant and cautious and follow directions from the local security authorities.
For families and relatives pf the Indonesians living in Sri Lanka who are willing to have further information and consular assistance, they can contact the KBRI Colombo hotline at +94772773127.
Reporter: Eliswan Azly
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
Editor : Mahdani
COPYRIGHT © ANTARA News Kalimantan Selatan 2019