Message from Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation and from Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi to Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov of the Russian Federation concerning the Crashes of Two Commercial Aircraft in Russia
August 26, 2004
1. On August 26, 2004, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi sent a message to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation concerning the crashes of two commercial aircraft in Tula and Rostov oblasts in the Russian Federation that occurred on August 24. The message was transmitted via the Embassy of Japan in Russia. In his message, Prime Minister Koizumi expressed his condolences for the people who lost their lives in the accident and his support for the efforts by President Putin to uncover the cause of these crashes.
2. On August 26, 2004, Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi sent a message with the following content to Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov of the Russian Federation concerning the crashes of two commercial aircraft in Tula and Rostov oblasts in the Russian Federation. The message was transmitted via the Embassy of Japan in Russia.
- Foreign Minister Kawaguchi offered her prayers for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the crashes of two commercial aircraft that occurred on August 24 and further expressed her sincere condolences to the bereaved family members.
- Foreign Minister Kawaguchi noted her understanding that a thorough investigation is currently being conducted into the cause of the crashes considering all possibilities including that of terrorist acts. She expressed her strong support for such determined efforts by the Russian government.
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