DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 23rd
October, 2014……..Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
the Hon. Gaston Browne has expressed concern over the recent shocking terrorist
attack on the government system in Canada, condemning the action stoutly and
unreservedly.
In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister,
the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister Browne extended condolences
on the death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo who was killed during the gun attack at
the National War Memorial.
We reproduce below the full text of the
Prime Minister’s letter to his Canadian counterpart:
Dear Prime Minister Harper,
On behalf of the people and
Government of Antigua and Barbuda, I express deep concern at the shocking
terrorist attack on the institutions of governance in Canada and condemn it
stoutly and unreservedly.
We are relieved that neither you nor
any member of parliament was harmed in the violent attack during which Corporal
Nathan Cirillo was killed, as he carried out his duty as a ceremonial honour
guard at Canada’s National War Memorial. We extend our sincere
condolences to Corporal Cirillo’s family.
Canada and Antigua and Barbuda have
always enjoyed extremely close relations. Many native Antiguans and
Barbudans have made a second home in Canada. Similarly, many Canadians have
either made second homes in Antigua and Barbuda or visit every year on
holiday.
We hold very dear the strong bond
between our two countries and the values that we share as members of the
Commonwealth of Nations. The terrorist attack within the precincts of
parliament stab at the very heart of our common values of democracy and the
rule of law. Such attacks will not be tolerated wherever they occur.
Please be assured of the solidarity of the
people and Government of Antigua and Barbuda in this moment of trial for the
people and Government of Canada
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