Sri Lanka Offers Condolences After Deadly Fire in Switzerland

04 Jan, 2026

Sri Lanka has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which claimed multiple lives and injured several others.

Minister Vijitha Herath, speaking on behalf of the government and people of Sri Lanka, conveyed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and extended sympathies to all affected by the tragedy. He also wished strength and a speedy recovery to those injured.

“At this difficult moment, I reaffirm Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the Government and the people of Switzerland,” Herath said.

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