President Michel expresses great sorrow in the wake of ferry accident in South Korea |22 April 2014

President James Michel in a letter addressed to Her Excellency Park Geun-Hye, President of the Republic of Korea, expressed great sorrow upon learning of the ferry accident off the coast of South Korea, claiming so many young lives.

In the wake of the tragedy, on behalf of the government and people of Seychelles, President Michel conveyed his deepest condolences to the President of South Korea, the people and families affected by the tragedy.

In conclusion he noted “our thoughts and prayers are with Korea, as search and rescue efforts continue, and we are hopeful that as many lives as possible will be saved”.