Prime Minister's statement on the death of Shimon Peres

Wednesday 28 Sep 2016 @ 16:15
10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement following the death of Shimon Peres, the former President of Israel.

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

I am deeply saddened to hear that Shimon Peres has died. He was a visionary and courageous statesman, who worked relentlessly for peace and never lost hope that this would one day be achievable. He was a truly deserving winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

My thoughts go out to the Israeli people and the family of Shimon Peres as they mourn the loss of a beloved father and compatriot – a great man who epitomised optimism and a belief that by working together we can build a brighter future for generations to come.

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