PRESS RELEASE

Rt. Hon. Dato' Sri Mohammad NajibTun Abdul Razak

PRESS RELEASE

H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania has sent a condolence message to Rt. Hon. Dato' Sri Mohammad NajibTun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia following the loss of lives due to the crash of a Malaysian airliner on Thursday 17^th July 2014. The message reads as follows:

“Rt. Hon Dato' Sri Mohammad Najib Tun Abdul Razak,

The Prime Minister of Malaysia,

Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia

I have learnt with great shock and sorrow the sad news of the loss of so many lives due to the crash of a Malaysian airliner on its way from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that occurred on Ukrainian territory on Thursday 17^th July 2014.

The crash is an immense tragedy not only for the loved ones of those who perished but also for all the people of Malaysia and their friends. As a country, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Malaysia in this time of grief.

On behalf of the Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, and indeed on my own behalf, I offer you our sincere condolences, support and solidarity.

Please accept, Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration”.

Issued by: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dar es Salaam

18^th July, 2014