PM Philip Sends Condolence Message To Japan

PM Philip Sends Condolence Message To Japan

Prime Minister Danny Philip has sent heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister, the Government, and the people of Japan following Friday's devastating quake and tsunami.

The disaster has destroyed homes and killed thousands of people with thousands more reported missing.

In a letter sent to the Prime Minister of Japan, Naoto Kan, through the Japanese Embassy in Honiara, Prime Minister Philip said it is with "deep regret that the Government and People of Solomon Islands learnt of the earthquake and the devastating tsunami that struck the North-eastern part of Japan on Friday."

Mr Philip on behalf of the Government and People of Solomon Islands conveys heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Kan, and the Government and People of Japan, in particular the bereaved families and friends.

Prime Minister Philip also told the Japanese Prime Minister that, despite Solomon Islands resource limitations his government is considering how best the country can contribute to Japan's recovery and rehabilitation efforts.

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