President Hu Jintao Sends Message of Condolences to His Indonesian Counterpart Susilo over Massive Earthquake in Indonesia

2009-10-02 10:08

On October 1, 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message of condolences to his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over the heavy casualties and property losses caused by a strong earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia. In the message, Hu, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, offered sincere condolences to the victims and deep sympathies to their families. The Chinese president expressed the belief that, under the leadership of President Susilo and the Indonesian government, the Indonesian people would be able to overcome the difficulties caused by the earthquake and rebuild their homeland at an early date.