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Fiji expresses condolences to Paris attacks victims

Xinhua, November 17, 2015 Adjust font size:

Fijian President Jioji Konrote laid a wreath under the French tricolor on Tuesday to express the Pacific island nation's sympathies for the victims of the Paris attacks that took place last Friday.

Joined by cabinet ministers at a memorial service organized by the French embassy, Konrote paid Fiji's respects to the French people in their hour of grief.

Acknowledging Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's statement condemning the terrorist attacks and expressing sympathy towards the French people, Michel Djokovic, French ambassador to Fiji, said the worldwide mobilization of solidarity, including Fiji, with Paris and France is very important.

Speaking at the memorial service held at his residence, the French ambassador said Paris has been wounded, but the French nation knows how to defend itself and to begin with, will ensure that all its international commitments, including the France Oceania Summit and the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21), will go ahead with reinforced security.

At least 129 people were killed and 352 injured in the attacks in Paris, for which the extremist group Islamic State has claimed responsibility, with suicide bombing and gun-shooting taking place in various locations. Enditem