Bosnian officials express condolences over attack in France

Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegović sent a telegram of condolence to the President of the French Republic, François Hollande.

- We were deeply shocked by the news of the horrific terrorist attack that occurred in Nice, where dozens of innocent people were killed during the celebration of the French Republic's National Day. This terrorist attack confirms the fact that terrorism is the greatest security challenge in today's world. That is why now, faced with new attacks, we stand firmly with you and the French people, confident that you will resist this senseless terror and violence.

On behalf of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in my own name, I extend to you my sincere condolences.

Please, Your Excellency, convey our condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in these difficult moments. Accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration - the telegram from Izetbegović states.

CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Zvizdić, sent a telegram of condolence to French Prime Minister Manuel Valls regarding the terrorist attack that occurred in Nice, in which 84 people were killed.

- I am deeply affected by the news of the terrorist attack that happened last night in Nice. On behalf of the Council of Ministers of BiH and in my own name, I extend to you expressions of sincere condolence and solidarity with the people of the French Republic. I am confident that through joint efforts we can and must fight against all forms of terrorism and preserve peace in the world. Please convey our condolences to the families of the deceased, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured - states the telegram of condolence from Chairman Zvizdić.

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FBiH

Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milan Dunović strongly condemned the attack that occurred in Nice, and sent a telegram of condolence to the Ambassador of the French Republic to BiH, Claire Bodonyi, and her people:

- Dear Excellency, to you and all the people in the French Republic, I extend sincere expressions of regret and sympathy regarding the terrorist attack in Nice. I strongly condemn this and any other terrorist attack and hope that all those responsible will be sanctioned. I hope that the families of the innocent victims will find their peace. To you and the people of the French Republic, I extend sincere expressions of condolence.

PRIME MINISTER OF RS

Prime Minister of Republika Srpska Željka Cvijanović sent a telegram of condolence to the Prime Minister of France, Manuel Valls, and the French people regarding the terrorist attack in Nice.

- We are once again horrified by the brutal terrorist attack that occurred in Nice, in which dozens of innocent people lost their lives, and many were seriously injured.

The tragedy is all the greater because the victims of this cowardly attack included children, who, with their parents, were celebrating freedom and equality on Bastille Day.

We strongly condemn this terrorist crime, and on behalf of the Government of Republika Srpska, in my own name and on behalf of the citizens of Republika Srpska, to you, the French people, and the families of the victims, I extend expressions of deepest condolence - states the telegram from President Cvijanović.

PRIME MINISTER OF FBiH

Regarding the terrorist attack in Nice, Federal Prime Minister Fadil Novalić sent a telegram of condolence to the French Ambassador to BiH, Claire Bodonyi, in which it is stated:

- We are extremely shaken by the news of yet another horrific terrorist attack in France and, on behalf of the Government of the FBiH and in my own name, I extend to you and your people our most sincere condolences.

The attack, in which dozens of innocent people were killed and injured while celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, is a cruel act of terrorism against which we must fight with united forces to stop all threats that increasingly endanger security and peace, causing innocent people to suffer.

Condemning such actions, we deeply sympathize with the families of the victims, and I ask you to convey our condolences to them, and we wish the injured citizens a speedy and successful recovery - states the telegram from the Federal Prime Minister.