BiH Presidency condemns Sydney attack, extends condolences to Australian PM

Chairman Komsic expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy: "I received with deep sadness the news of the terrible shooting on Bondi Beach in Sydney, in which many innocent people were killed and wounded. Please accept my sincere condolences, Mr. Prime Minister, the families of the victims, and the entire Australian community affected by this tragedy."

Komsic wished the injured a successful and swift recovery, and strength to overcome the trauma. "I strongly condemn this monstrous act of violence and terrorism. There is no place for hatred, terrorism, or any form of targeted attack on any community in the world," he stated in his telegram.

Presidency bember Becirovic also sent a telegram to Prime Minister Albanese condemning the attack on innocent people.

"Bosnia and Herzegovina most strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack on the Jewish community in Sydney. Every attack on innocent people is a direct assault on the fundamental values upon which modern civilization rests," Becirovic noted. He emphasized the global imperative to counter such violence: "All democratic states must be united in the fight against terrorism, hatred, and antisemitism."

Becirovic conveyed his sincere sympathy to the victims' families and the people of friendly Australia, along with wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.

"Please accept, Mr. Prime Minister, on my own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, expressions of deep sympathy," Becirovic concluded in his telegram, according to a statement from the BiH Presidency.