PRESS RELEASE

King of Spain, H.M Felipe VI

PRESS RELEASE

President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has sent a condolence message to the King of Spain, H.M. Felipe VI following the tragic plane crash that involved Germanwings Airbus A320 in southern French Alps on 24^th March 2015.

 The message reads as follows:

‘‘His Majesty,

Felipe VI,

King of Spain,

Madrid

SPAIN.

Your Majesty,

I have received with profound sorrow and shock the sad news about the tragic plane crash that involved Germanwings Airbus A320 in southern French Alps on 24^th March 2015 and caused the loss of lives of 150 people, including 45 Spanish nationals.

On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, and indeed on my behalf, I wish at this difficult time, to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and through you to the bereaved families and relatives.

We pray that the Almighty God gives the families and relatives of the deceased, the strength to endure this moment of agony.

Please accept, Your Majesty, the assurance of my highest consideration”.

Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania.

25^th March, 2015