President of the Republic sent a letter of condolences to the Turkish President Süleyman Demirel in connection with the earthquake in the western part of Turkey.

President Lennart Meri sent his deep condolences to the victims of the earthquake and their families.

"Let our deep condolences support the people of your country in their grief; help them to accept the inevitable and strengthen their spirit in these days of sorrow," the letter of condolences said.


Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, August 17, 1999

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