Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Switzerland following a tragic fire in the resort town of Crans-Montana, which killed around 40 people and injured 100 others, many seriously.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Herath said he was "deeply saddened" by the incident and extended condolences on behalf of the government and people of Sri Lanka.

He conveyed "sincere condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones" and offered sympathies to all affected by the tragedy, wishing a swift recovery to those injured.

"At this difficult moment, I reaffirm Sri Lanka's solidarity with the Government and the people of Swi...