Michele and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life, injuries, and damage that have occurred as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami in West Sumatra.
At the same time, I am heartened and encouraged by the remarkable resiliency of the Indonesian people and the commitment of their Government to rapidly assist the victims.
Meanwhile, our thoughts and prayers are with the Indonesian people and all those affected by this tragedy.
Barack Obama
President of the United States
Washington, DC
I am deeply saddened to hear that there were so many people who suffered and were killed by an earthquake on Oct. 25 in Mentawai, West Sumatra, and the Mount Merapi eruption on Oct. 26 in Yogyakarta.
From the bottom of my heart, I convey my condolences to the families of the people who were killed and pray for the injured victims to immediately recover.
Naoto Kan
Prime Minister of Japan
Tokyo
I am deeply saddened by the news of heavy loss of life and property caused by the earthquake and the tsunami in your country.
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Korea, I wish to extend my profound condolences to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the bereaved families of
the victims.
It is my earnest hope that, under his leadership, the people of Indonesia will overcome the difficulties and return to normalcy as soon as possible and the government and people of the Republic of Korea will render possible cooperation for the relief.
Lee Myung-bak
President of the Republic of Korea
Seoul
It was with much sadness that I heard, while here in Finland, about the tsunami that struck West Sumatra and the eruption of Mount Merapi, causing devastation and loss of life. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the people affected by these disasters.
I hope they will bravely endure the pain and suffering that this calamity has imposed on them.
Our thoughts are with the Indonesian people during these
trying times, especially the families of the victims and their
dependents.
S.R. Nathan
President of Singapore
I was deeply saddened to learn of the destruction caused by the tsunami that struck the Mentawai Islands following the earthquake on Monday night and the eruption of Mount Merapi
on Tuesday.
On behalf of the government and the people of Singapore, I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences to those who were affected by the disasters, especially the families of those who have lost loved ones.
Lee Hsien Loong
Prime Minister of Singapore
Jakarta
In this sorrowful moment, on behalf of my government, the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran and on my own behalf, allow me to express my profound condolences and deepest sympathies to the government and brotherly people of Indonesia, especially to the survivors and bereaved families of the victims of the floods in Wasior, the tsunami in the Mentawai Islands and the volcanic eruption in Yogyakarta.
I pray to Allah, the Almighty, to bestow His blessing upon the victims, quick recovery to the survivors, peace and patience for the deceased families and progress and property for the friendly and brotherly people of Indonesia
Mahmoud Farazandeh
Iranian Ambassador
Jakarta
On Oct. 26, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent a telegram in regards to the earthquake and tsunami that claimed numerous lives and caused significant damage.
In his telegram the Russian President expressed his heartfelt sympathy. He underscored that he shares the pain and grief of the Indonesian nation and asked that his condolences be conveyed to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes of quick recovery to the injured.
The Embassy of the Russian Federation
Jakarta
Australia regrets the loss of life and damage caused by the tsunami and earthquake in Mentawai and the volcanic eruption on Mount Merapi.
Jenny Dee
Australian Embassy public affairs
Jakarta
