President Mohamed Nasheed has sent a message of condolence to the President of Nigeria on the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.

The President’s message reads as follows:

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“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. President Yar'Adua dedicated his life to realising the vision of a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Nigeria. His death comes as a great loss and his services will forever be remembered.

On this sad day, on behalf of the people and the government of the Maldives, I send our heartfelt condolences to the family of President Yar'Adua, and our deep sympathies are with the people and the government of Nigeria.”

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President Nasheed has also declared that the National Flag be flown at half-mast for two days from tomorrow, following the passing away of President Yar'Adua.