GA/SM/254
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT 'SHOCKED' AT DEATHS IN NEPALESE ROYAL FAMILY
04/06/2001
| Press Release GA/SM/254 |
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT 'SHOCKED' AT DEATHS
IN NEPALESE ROYAL FAMILY
The following messages was issued today by the Spokesperson for General Assembly President Harri Holkeri:
The President of the General Assembly was shocked to learn of the deaths of King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Queen Aishworya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah of Nepal on 1 June and King Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal on 4 June, as well as other members of the royal family.
The President extends his deep condolences to the people and Government of Nepal during the aftermath of this tragedy.
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