Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has sent a message of condolence to Michael Richard Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States of America following the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.

In his message, he noted that he was deeply shocked and devastated to learn of the mass shootings in the states of Texas and Ohio, causing the tragic loss of innocent lives and injuries to many.

"On behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives, and on my own behalf, I convey profound sympathies to the families of those affected and wish the wounded a speedy recovery," it added.

Further, the message noted that our thoughts and prayers are with the Government and the people of the United States of America, at this time of distress.”