Trump rings Ranil to express sympathy and support

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US President Donald Trump yesterday telephoned Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to share condolences and extend his support.

Prime Minister’s Media said in a statement that Trump had expressed his deep regret over the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka which killed over 300 and injured nearly 500. Trump had extended his sympathies to affected people and renewed his solidarity with Sri Lanka.

The US President had assured all assistance if requested, whilst Wickremesinghe had thanked Trump for his expression of friendship and support.

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