President of Republic Offers Condolences to South African Counterpart

The President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, expressed to his South African counterpart his condolences and sympathy over a massive fire in the country’s city of Johannesburg, resulting in several deaths and injuries.

Here is the message:

“It is with great sadness and sorrow that we learned of the news of the massive fire in Johannesburg, causing numerous human and material losses.

On the occasion of this painful tragedy, I express to Your Excellency, to the families of the victims and to all the brotherly people of South Africa, our sincere condolences and s sympathy, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Your brother: Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani”.