Today's Date:

Prime Minister, dear Tony,

I was deeply shocked to learn just now of the despicable terrorist attack perpetrated this morning in Istanbul, and which destroyed Britain’s Consulate General, claiming many lives.

In these tragic circumstances, I want to extend to you my most sincere condolences and ask you to convey to the victims’ families the French people’s heartfelt sympathy and feelings of solidarity.

France utterly condemns these heinous terrorist acts. She will spare no effort, alongside the United Kingdom, to fight relentlessly against terrorism, whatever its source.

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With my utter indignation and solidarity in this tragedy./.