Papua New Guinea’s Condolences for Sydney Siege Victims

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG  has written to Australia’s Prime Minister, Hon. Tony Abbot MP, to convey the nation’s sympathy following the death of two hostages in an armed siege in Sydney overnight.

“It was with great concern that we have seen events unfold relating to the armed siege at Martin Place in Sydney overnight,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said in the letter.

“On behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea, I express our deep condolences to the families of the victims of this siege who died in such tragic circumstances.

“The innocent victims of this tragedy were in the prime of their lives and their loss is felt around the world.

“We further express our concern for the survivors and the torment they feel as they seek to come terms with what has occurred.

“Papua New Guineans stands with our Australian Brothers and Sisters and share the grief your nation is experiencing today.

“It is at times such as this that people and nations unite in common purpose to work together for a better world that is free of such brutal acts.