President James Michel has expressed his condolences to the Government and the People of the United States of America in the wake of the naval yard shootings In Washington D.C.

President Michel addressed President Barack Obama and extended his heartfelt sympathy to the Government, People, as well as the families of the victims.

In addition, the President stated that the People of Seychelles join him in mourning the demise of the brave men and women that lost their lives and that Seychelles unreservedly condemns the callous attack aimed at the military and civilians of the United States of America.