Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs,
on the Bombing Incident on the Island of Bali, Indonesia

13 October 2002
Japanese

  1. Japan expresses its heartfelt condolences for the hundreds of victims, mainly foreigners, who have suffered from the bombing incident that occurred at a night club in the Legian district of Bali, Indonesia on the evening of October 12.
  2. Japan expects that the cause of this incident will be investigated at an early stage and intends to watch carefully and with concern further developments of this incident.
  3. Japan will continue to take all possible measures to confirm the safety of Japanese nationals and to gather related information.

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