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Message by Minister for Foreign Affairs Kishida following the earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia
December 7, 2016
Following the earthquake that occurred in Aceh, Indonesia on December 7, Minister for Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida sent the following message to H.E. Ms Retno L.P. Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia on December 7.
“I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the Government and the people of the Indonesia regarding the damage brought by the earthquake in Aceh.
The Government of Japan is ready to provide necessary assistance if your Government requests.
I would also like to express my deepest condolences to the bereaved and my best wishes for the speedy recovery of the affected people as well as the quick restoration of the damaged areas.”