Condolence message to Indonesia

(2009-01-17)

Following is the text of condolence message by the President of Pakistan to the President of Republic of Indonesia:

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Excellency,

It is with deep sadness that we have learnt about the sinking of Teratai Prime ferry in West Sulawesi causing a huge loss of precious lives.

On behalf of the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and on my own behalf, Excellency, please accept our heart-felt condolences and sympathies for the bereaved families, friendly people and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia at this moment of sorrow.

We pray that the departed souls rest in eternal peace and the bereaved families find the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Asif Ali Zardari)
President of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
His Excellency,
Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
President
Republicof Indonesia
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Islamabad
17 January 2009

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