Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty King Harald to the President of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr Joko Widodo.
HE Mr President Joko Widodo
Merdeka Palace
Jakarta
Your Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the earthquake that struck the island of Lombok on 5 August and subsequent aftershocks, causing tragic loss of life and so much physical damage and destruction.
On behalf of myself and the Norwegian people I send you my condolences, and ask you to convey my deepest sympathies to those bereaved and to those otherwise afflicted by these tragic events.
Harald R
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