PR. No.181/2007

Date: 18/07/2007

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO BRAZIL

Following is the text of message of condolences and sympathies from the President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf over the crash of Brazilian passenger airliner in Sao Paulo.

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Excellency,

I wish to express our deep sorrow and grief over the tragic crash of a TAM Airlines plane today at Sao Paulo’s airport which has resulted in the loss of many precious lives.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences and sympathy over this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident.

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

(General Pervez Musharraf)

President of the

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

H.E. Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,

President of the

Federative Republic of Brazil,

Brasilia

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Islamabad

18 July 2007