Statement by the Presidency of the Republic on the plane
crash in Rostov
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades,
expresses his shock and deep sorrow at the loss of 62 human lives as a result of
the plane crash in Rostov, Russia.
At the same time, the President of the Republic
expresses his grief for the Cypriot pilot Aristos Socratous, who was among the
victims of the tragedy.
The President of the Republic extends his sincere
condolences to the families of the victims, the Russian people and the Russian
Government.
To the family of Aristos Socratous, in particular,
President Anastasiades expresses his deepest condolences and declares his
support during this time of great pain they are experiencing for the untimely
loss of the pilot.
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