President Kikwete sends a sympathy message to H.E. President Barack Obama of the United States of America

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has sent a sympathy message to H.E. Barack Obama, the President of the United States of America following the devastations from hurricane Sandy.

The message reads as follows: -

 “H.E. Barak Obama,

  President of the United States of America,

  Washington, DC

  USA.

Your Excellency,

I have learnt with deep sorrow and profound dismay about the sad news of the devastating hurricane Sandy which killed more than forty people, injuring many and leaving others homeless.

In the wake of this terrible tragedy, I would like on behalf of the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania and indeed on my own behalf to convey our most heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency, and through you, to the bereaved families, the government and people of the United States of America.

While wishing the affected families strength and fortitude during this moment of distress please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration”.

ISSUED BY: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION, DAR ES SALAAM.

3^RD NOVEMBER, 2012