Condolences to the President of Colombia

His Excellency Mr Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero
President of the Republic of Colombia
Bogotá

Your Excellency,

I was deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake in Colombia, which has claimed so many lives. On behalf of myself and the Norwegian people, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and the people of Colombia and ask you to convey my deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and others affected by this tragic event.

Harald R