President Mohamed Nasheed has sent a message of condolence to President Lee Myung-bak of Republic of Korea on learning about the death of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung. President Nasheed’s message reads as follows:

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“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of former President Kim Dae-jung. President Kim’s tireless efforts towards democracy and peace at home and abroad were inspiring and would be remembered for years to come. His death therefore is a great loss not only to the Republic of Korea and the region, but also to the whole world.

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 Kim as well as our sympathies to the people and the government of the Republic of Korea.”

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