We will continue to assist Sri Lanka as before.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says Russia will continue to function as a trusted partner of Sri

Lanka in the fight against threat of international terrorism.

Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena in connection

with tragic consequences of terrorist acts. And further stated that,

I urge you to accept the sincere regret for the tragic consequences of the terrorist activities in

several towns in Sri Lanka.

I take this opportunity to confirm that Russia will continue to assisit as a trusted partner in Sri

Lanka as well as in the fight against the threat of international terrorism.

I expect that those who committed brutal and cynical crimes and those who ordered would be

punished.

The people of our country will share the sorrow of the relatives, friends and the loved ones of

the deceased and we wish that those who have been injured will get a quick recovery.