Condolence Message to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a condolence message to the Kingdom of The Netherlands following the untimely death of His Royal Highness Johan Friso Bernhard Christiaan David, Prince of Oranje-Nassau.  The message reads as follows:

‘‘His Majesty Willem-Alexander,

  King of the Netherlands,

  Prince of Orange-Nassau,

  The Hague,

  The Netherlands.

Your Majesty,

            I have received with profound sadness the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Johan Friso Bernhard Christiaan David, Prince of Oranje-Nassau. On behalf of the Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey deepest and heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty and to the people of the Kingdom of The Netherlands for the untimely death of your brother.

            During these difficult times our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved Royal family for the great loss. May the Almighty God rest the soul of the late Prince Johan Friso Bernhard Christiaan David in eternal peace.

            Please accept Your Majesty, my deepest sympathy and renewed assurances of highest consideration”.

ISSUED BY:  MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, DAR ES SALAAM.

14^TH AUGUST, 2013.