The country’s private sector yesterday was united in condemning the multiple terror attacks across Sri Lanka yesterday.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), Sri Lanka Apparel (JAAFSL), International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL)and Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCISL) issued the following statement:

“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the multiple explosions that occurred this morning. We strongly condemn these attacks. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by the explosions. We urge the authorities to maintain law and order and call for speedy action to investigate and bring the perpetrators before the law. It is vital at this point that the nation stands united and not be misled by unverified reports/information. We call upon all Sri Lankans to act in a responsible manner and assist the authorities to restore normalcy.”

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