President Danny Faure has expressed deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles to the President of Hungary, Mr Janos Ader following the bus accident in northern Italy which has claimed the lives of 16 pupils and injuring over 35 others.

In his message of condolence, President Faure said "Losing these precious young lives is a great tragedy and the people of Seychelles share in the grief of the families who have lost loved ones. They remain in our thoughts and prayer."

Distributed by APO on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles.