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Message of condolences from Minister Motegi following massive explosion in Bata, Equatorial Guinea
March 11, 2021
Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, sent the following message to H.E. Mr. Simeón OYONO ESONO ANGUE, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, in the wake of massive explosion in Bata, Equatorial Guinea on March 7.
“I am deeply grieved and saddened by the news of the massive explosion in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, resulting in the loss of many lives and devastating damages.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the victims and bereaved families, and sincerely hope for recovery of the affected people at an early date.
I pray for the earliest restoration of the affected areas from the bottom of my heart.”