CP/DEC. 59 (2001/15)

DECLARATION ON THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN FRANCE

(Adopted by the Permanent Council at the meeting held on January 15, 2015)

In relation to the recent attacks on the magazine Charlie Hebdo and the supermarket Hyper Cacher in Paris, France, the Permanent Council DECLARES:

1. That it offers its condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims, as well as to the authorities and people of France, in the wake of the attacks on the magazine Charlie Hebdo and the supermarket Hyper Cacher in Paris.

2. That it vigorously and unreservedly condemns terrorism in any part of the world, in all its forms and manifestations.

3. That it welcomes the expressions of support and solidarity of the majority of the world's governments to the people and Government of France for their rejection of violence and acts of terrorism perpetrated by radical groups.

4. Calls for the consolidation of peace, respect for life, tolerance, and other fundamental rights and freedoms.