- This is an atrocious crime, and a tragedy for Sri Lanka, says Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Petersen.

- I condemn this killing of a very important politician and a respected representative of his country.

- I would like to express my condolences to his family, to Her Excellency President Chandrika Kumaratunga, to the Government of Sri Lanka and to the Sri Lankan people. The killing puts the peace process in Sri Lanka to a serious test. It is now vital that both parties to the conflict do their utmost to comply with the cease-fire agreement, says the Minister.