31st October 2012, Male'; The President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Waheed has sent a message of sympathy to the President of the United State of America Barack Obama, following the loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the destructive hurricane that hit US East Coast.
The President's message to the US President reads as follows.
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It was with intense sadness that I learned of the devastating hurricane which hit the US East Coast. The rise in the number of deaths, the significant damage and the widespread devastation to the infrastructure is of immense grief.
At this time of National distress, the Government and the people of Maldives join me in sending our profound sympathy to you, the Government and the people of the United States of America. I wish the recovery efforts every success and commend the tenacity of the American people in the face of such tragedy.
Please convey our sincere commiseration to the injured victims and the bereaved families.