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International community offers condolences to China over deadly mudslides

English.news.cn   2010-08-12 18:42:30 FeedbackPrintRSS

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sent a condolence letter to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, saying he was deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the landslide.

"Singapore stands ready to respond if there is any way we can assist. I wish those injured a speedy recovery and hope that the affected region will return to normalcy before long," Lee said.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung also delivered deep sympathy and condolences to the mudslide-ravaged people on behalf of the Vietnamese government and people.

He believed the residents in the disaster area would overcome difficulties and return to a normal life with the care and under the guidance of the Chinese Communist Party and the government.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jabir Ahmed el-Sabah also sent his heartfelt condolences, saying he believed the Chinese government would lead the Chinese people through the natural calamity.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed profound condolences to the families of the victims, saying France was willing to provide assistance for the disaster-hit area.

German Prime Minister Angela Merkel expressed her condolences to victims' families and all residents in the disaster area, hoping China would overcome the natural disaster soon. She said Germany would always support China's rescue and relief work.

U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton on Tuesday also offered condolences over the flooding and mudslides in China.

The Canadian government has also offered condolences, saying Canada stands ready to provide support for China whenever it is needed.

The Mexican government issued a statement to express its condolences and solidarity to the people and government of China, wishing for a swift recovery in the region.

Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, Croatian Parliament Speaker Luka Bebic and the Brazilian government also offered their condolences on separate occasions to the victims of the mudslides in Zhouqu and those affected.

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Editor: Tang Danlu
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