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Message of condolences from Foreign Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa following the damages caused by the flood disaster in the Republic of Madagascar
On February 18th, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, delivered the following message of condolences to H.E.Mr. Patrick RAJOELINA，Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar, following serious damage from the flood disaster caused by cyclones in the Republic of Madagascar in late January to early February 2022.
“ I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of Madagascar for the serious damage from the flood disaster caused by cyclones Ana and Batsirai in Madagascar. I pray for the victims and express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Considering the serious damage in Madagascar, in light of the humanitarian perspective and the close relations between Japan and Madagascar, the Government of Japan has recently decided to provide emergency assistance to Madagascar. I pray for the early recovery of those who are affected and the prompt reconstruction of the affected areas.”