President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of sympathy to Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Narendra Modi, following the severe flooding that occurred in West Bengal of India.
The President’s message reads as follows:
“I was deeply saddened to learn about the severe flooding that occurred in India, causing the loss of several innocent lives, grievous injury to many, and the displacement of thousands of people.”
“At this time of tragedy, the Government and the people of the Maldives join me in sending our profound sympathy to you, the Government and neighbourly people of India.”
“Please also convey our sincere condolences to the members of the bereaved families, and our solidarity with the residents of the hardest hit regions.”