Deeply concerned about recent violence in Brasilia: Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he was deeply concerned about the recent violence that erupted in Brasilia.

He said Sri Lanka stood in solidarity with the President, Government and people of Brazil in this hour of confrontation.

"Sri Lanka not so long ago also experienced similar attempts by groups to overthrow democratic structures through unconstitutional means. Such hostilities are condemned, and we stand in solidarity with the President, Government and people of Brazil in this hour of confrontation. It is imperative that Democracy and its institutions are universally respected by all citizens," he said.