Secretary-General, Expressing Condolences for Victims of China Landslide, Hopes More Survivors Will Be Found

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating landslide in Shenzhen and expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of China.

The Secretary-General fervently hopes more survivors will be found during the ongoing rescue efforts.