SG/SM/7859
SECRETARY-GENERAL EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO PERU FOLLOWING SATURDAY EARTHQUAKE
25/06/2001
| Press Release SG/SM/7859 |
SECRETARY-GENERAL EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO PERU
FOLLOWING SATURDAY EARTHQUAKE
The following statement was issued today by the Office of the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake that struck southern Peru on Saturday, with the impact felt as far away as Chile. He extends his condolences to the Government of Peru and to the families of the victims.
The Secretary-General is gratified by the solidarity being shown by the international community in the response to this tragic event, and reiterates the commitment of the United Nations to assist in the relief and rehabilitation efforts.
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