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Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

Earthquake in New Zealand

22 February 2011

“Our encouragement and solidarity go to the emergency services and so many others who are striving to assist those in need” – Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has written to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, in the wake of the earthquake which hit Christchurch on 21 February 2011.

“We have learned with distress and profound concern of the earthquake and aftershocks that have so severely blighted Christchurch yet again,” he wrote.

“Our hearts and condolences go immediately to the bereaved. Our encouragement and solidarity go to the emergency services and so many others who are striving to assist those in need.

“The thoughts and prayers of fellow Commonwealth citizens around the world are with the people of New Zealand, and the residents of Christchurch especially, at this time of tragedy and challenge.”

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  • 1. Feb 22 2011 9:39PM, Alfred Grech wrote:

    We are far away in Malta but we feel very saddened by the tragedy that hit your country especially Christchurch. We offer our solidarity with all of you especially those who were affected by the Earthquake. May those who lost their lives rest in peace and may God give courage to the survivors and bless those working to help the victims.

  • 2. Feb 22 2011 6:40PM, GS RADJOU wrote:

    Yes! it is a sad event-and a regular one-We are all very close to the families that lost their love ones and assets- let us have a pryer for them Let us also, think about the future of the climate and increasing natural hazards, in a world more protected and more vulnerable- From: Integrated Flood Management helpdesk

  • 3. Feb 22 2011 3:37PM, will wrote:

    I hope that the rest of the commonwealth help there partner in this disaster


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