The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has never ceased to affirm its sympathy and feelings of solidarity with the Hungarian people in their trials as well as its deep concern with regard to the treatment accorded to President Imry Nagy, General Male-ter and their companions in the struggle for independence.
Profoundly shocked by the announcement of the execution of these Hungarian patriots in spite of promises given and in violation of the most elementary human rights, the Committee of Ministers expresses its horror and indignation at this barbarous act.
The Committee of Ministers pays tribute to their memory which will ever serve as an outstanding example for all those who are attached to the cause of freedom.
The Committee of Ministers conveys its deep sympathy to the Hungarian people.