President Mohamed Nasheed has sent a message of sympathy to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia following the death of number of people in the powerful earthquake that hit Sumatra. The President’s message reads as follows:

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I was deeply saddened to learn about the death of hundreds of people and destruction to property and infrastructure caused by the powerful earthquake that hit Sumatra. I send my sincere condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, and my sympathies to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of Indonesia.

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