Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid sends message of sympathy to Foreign Minister of Republic of Korea
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has sent a message of sympathy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Kang Kyung-wha, following the widespread flooding in the capital Seoul and surrounding provinces.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
"I am greatly saddened to hear the news of the widespread floods in the capital Seoul and surrounding provinces caused by exceptionally heavy monsoon rains destroying livelihoods, displacement of people and destruction of homes.
At this time of national distress, on behalf of the Government and the people of Maldives, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Government and the people of Korea, especially to those directly affected and to the families who lost their livelihoods.
I hope that the rescue and recovery operations continue smoothly and commend the tenacity of the people of Republic of Korea during this crisis."
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