ST. VINCENT SENDS MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY ON VIRGINIA

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DEPT FOR WHA/CAR-COLLINS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL VC XL
SUBJECT: ST. VINCENT SENDS MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY ON VIRGINIA
TECH EVENTS


1. The following message was received 3 May 2007.

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Ref. FACT/110(3)

Note No. 239/2007

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade of Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines present (sic) its compliments to
the Embassy of United States of America in Barbados and has
the honour to extend deepest condolences on the loss of lives
as a result of the deadly shooting which took place at the
campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute on April 16th, 2007.

The Ministry, on behalf of the Government and People of St.
Vincent and the Grenadines, further wishes to express its
solidarity and sympathy with Government and people of the
United States of America, at this time, particularly to the
bereaved families and community of Blacksburg, Virginia. May
the Nation find solace and fortitude during this period of
mourning.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade of Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines avails itself of this opportunity
to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America, the
assurances of its highest consideration.

Kingstown,

18th April, 2007

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2. The Diplomatic Note will be faxed to WHA/CAR.
OURISMAN