Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence cable to New Zealand’s Premier Jacinda Ardern following the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch. The message reads, in part:

“Dear Madam Prime Minister,

I was deeply grieved to learn about the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, which caused the death of innocent people.

Strongly condemning terrorism in all its manifestations, I express my sincere condolences and sympathy to you, to the victims’ families and the friendly people of New Zealand.”