president
18 July 2006
Pretoria - South African President Thabo Mbeki today Tuesday, 18 July 2006
extended the condolences of the South African government and people to his
Indonesian counterpart President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, following the
earthquake and subsequent tsunami south of Java Island in Indonesia on Monday,
17 July 2006.
In a message of support to President Yudhoyono President Mbeki said, "Please
accept the heartfelt condolences of the South African government and people
following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami south of Java Island in
Indonesia on Monday, 17 July 2006 in which hundreds are reported to have died,
scores injured and dispossessed, and infrastructure destroyed."
"The thoughts and prayers of the South African government and people are
with the government and people of Indonesia. In this moment of devastation and
bereavement, we offer our condolences to those who have lost loved ones and
wish those wounded a speedy recovery."
"The South African government stands ready to assist the government and
people of Indonesia at this time of national mourning," concluded President
Thabo Mbeki.
Issued by:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
18 July 2006
