Armenian President Armen Sarkissian sent the following letter of condolence to the President of France Emmanuel Macron on yesterday’s tragic event in Nice.

“I am deeply shocked at the barbaric act that took place at Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Nice. Armenia strongly condemns this act of hatred and intolerance. I express my sincere condolences to you and the people of France.

“At this tragic moment, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Terrorism, fundamentalism, and fanaticism recognize no borders and pose serious threat to our societies. We must unite our efforts to fight this menace.

“At this difficult moment, Armenia and the Armenian people express their solidarity with France and the French people. We will always stand by you. We will be strong and united in defending peace, tolerance, and values of freedom.

“I wish resilience to the friendly people of France and express confidence that France, as always, will overcome these challenges.”