“I was deeply shocked to learn of the appalling terrorist attack late yesterday in Nice. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I offer sincere condolences to you, your government and the French nation over this barbaric action, which claimed several dozens of lives.

At this difficult for France time, we share in your grief and express our support and sympathy to the friendly people of France and especially to the families of the victims’ and the injured.

Strongly condemning transnational and trans-boundary terrorism in all its forms of manifestation, I wish peace to the friendly people of France, as well as fortitude and patience to overcome the consequences of this tragedy.”