Hotel Attacks in Cote d’Ivoire

1.The Government of Japan strongly condemns the attacks on hotels in Grand-Bassam in Cote d'Ivoire, which occurred on March 13. Japan expresses its condolences to all the victims and their bereaved families, and its heartfelt sympathies to those who were injured in the attack.

2.No act of terrorism is justifiable with any reason. The Government of Japan firmly condemns all forms of terrorism.