01 July 2015; H.E. Ms. Dunya Maumoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Ms. Retno LP. Marsudi Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, regarding the tragic news of the crashing of a military transport plane to a residential neighborhood in Indonesia
Minister’s message reads as follows:
It was with deep shock that I learned the tragic news of the crashing of a military transport plane to a residential neighborhood of Indonesian city of Medan in northern Sumatra, causing the loss of lives and injuries to many. .
On this very sad occasion, on behalf of the Government and the People of the Maldives and on my own behalf, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to your Excellency, the Government of Indonesia and the family of the deceased.
At this time of distress, our thoughts and prayers are with the Government and the people of Indonesia.
ENDS