Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to Her Excellency Mrs Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil.
HE Mrs. Dilma Rousseff
President of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Palácia do Planalto
Brasilia
Excellency,
I was deeply saddened on hearing the news about the tragic loss of so many young lives caused by the fire at a nightclub in Santa Maria in the state of Rio Grande do Soul last Sunday.
On behalf of myself and the people of Norway, I extend to you Mrs. President, and to the affected families and to the people of Brazil, my sincere condolences and my sympathy at this difficult time.
Harald R
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