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Message of condolences from Foreign Minister Iwaya following the roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
On April 11, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, conveyed the following message of condolences to H.E. Mr. Roberto Álvarez Gil, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, regarding the roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, occurred on April 8.
“I am deeply saddened by the recent roof collapse of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, which tragically resulted in numerous casualties. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives, and my sympathies are with their families. I sincerely pray for the speediest recovery for those injured.
Japan stands with the Dominican Republic. We express our strong solidarity with the Government and people of the Dominican Republic.”