 More countries, int'l organizations offer condolences
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-14 15:09
Beijing -- More countries and international organizations sent condolence messages on Tuesday to Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, or expressed their sympathies in other ways following Monday's deadly earthquake in southwestern China.
Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom expressed deep condolences for those killed in the quake and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims.
Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker offered his sincere sympathy over the quake and condolences to the Chinese people, particularly the families of the dead, and extended best wishes from the people of Luxembourg at this time of hardship for the Chinese.
Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme expressed his condolences to the Chinese people and deep sympathy with those who have lost their loved ones, especially to bereaved parents.
Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen sent his condolences to the Chinese people, in particular the families of the victims and those affected by the quake, and offered to provide relief assistance.
Expressing grief over those killed in the quake, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk offered his condolences to the victims' families and also expressed solidarity with the Chinese people. Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his country was standing by China in its effort to win the battle against the natural disaster.
President of Seychelles James Michel offered his deep sympathy and condolences to the government and people of China, and wished China success in its disaster relief work, saying all Seychellois are with the Chinese people in these trying times.
Nigerian President Umaru Yar' Adua expressed deep sorrow over the huge loss in human life and property, and offered sincere sympathy and support for the Chinese government and people.
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade offered his sincere condolences, prayed for the dead and wished the injured a quick recovery.
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika expressed deep grief over those killed and offered condolences to their families.
Beninese President Boni Yayi offered his sincere condolences to the Chinese people, and deep sympathy and support for the families of those killed. He wished the injured a quick recovery and the quake-hit area a quick return to normalcy.
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, Vice President Rupiah Banda and Foreign Minister Kabinga Pande extended sincere condolences and expressed their belief that the Chinese people will overcome their difficulties and rebuild their homes.
Guinean Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate offered heartfelt condolences to the Chinese government and people, along with the belief that China will overcome all difficulties. Guinea will always stand by China, he said.
Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, said the Chinese government reacted promptly to the earthquake and acted with courage, confidence and efficiency in its rescue efforts.
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo expressed deep sorrow over the loss of human life and property, and extended his sincere sympathies to the families of the victims. He said he believes the Chinese government and people will successfully overcome the difficulties.
The Palestinian representative office in the Arab League expressed condolences and the belief that the Chinese government and people will win the battle against adversity.
World Bank President Robert Zoellick expressed his sympathy and condolences and said the bank is ready to provide support in various forms for China's rebuilding efforts.
Condolence messages also came in from Albanian Ambassador to China Maxhun Peka, Somalian Ambassador to China Mohammed Ahmed Awil and the Bahamian embassy in China.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China's Sichuan province Monday afternoon, killing more than 12,000 people.
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