The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, sent today a message of condolence to the President of the Republic of the
Philippines, Mr Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.
In his message of
condolence, the President of the Republic states:
“I would like to offer
my sincere condolences to you personally and to the people of the Philippines
for the devastating tragedy that has struck your country. The unprecedented
catastrophe has caused profound distress and great sorrow to me and the people
of Cyprus.
This applies especially
to the thousands of people who lost their lives. We share the grief of the
families of the victims. Our thoughts are with those still missing, as well as with all others, whose lives
have been overturned by this tragic disaster.
I would like to assure you that during these difficult times, the people of
Cyprus stand in full solidarity with the friendly people of the Philippines.”
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