President Karzai Expresses His Regret at the Death of 170 People in Russia
08/23/2006
Arg, Kabul – H.E. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressed his deep regret at the unfortunate death of 170 people in Russia.
According to reports, a Russian Tu-154 passenger jet airliner with 171 persons aboard crashed in Ukraine on Tuesday after flying into a thunderstorm.
The President, on behalf of the people of Afghanistan, expressed his heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Russia.
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Office of the Spokesman to the President
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
