China quake kills 400 and injures thousands-President Michel sends message of condolence |15 April 2010

“It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that we have learnt of the recent earthquake of magnitude 6.9 in the Qinghai province which has resulted in considerable loss of lives and properties.

“In the wake of this terrible tragedy, the government and the people of Seychelles join me in expressing our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to you, to the government and to the people of China, as well as to the families of the victims.

“Bearing in mind the special relationship that exists between our two countries and people, we wish to reassure you that we stand in solidarity during this moment of national grief.

“We also wish all the relief agencies every success in their recovery efforts and to remedy this catastrophic situation.”