Luanda - President João Lourenço on Tuesday, in the Province of Luanda, expressed his condolences to his Mozambican counterpart for the shipwreck that killed dozens of citizens in the northern Nampula Province of that Indian Ocean country.
At least 96 people, including children died in a shipwreck on Sunday, after a fishing boat with 130 people capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique.
The Mozambican authorities continue to search for survivors on Monday.
In his condolence note, João Lourenço expresses his duty of solidarity by presenting on behalf of the Angolan government to the family of the victims "the most heartfelt condolences for the tragic event".
In his message to his Mozambique’s Filipe Nyusi, President João Lourenço expresses solidarity to his counterpart "in this moment of deep sadness" affecting the brother country.
In the message to his Mozambican counterpart, President João Lourenço expresses his solidarity "at this time of deep sadness" affecting his brother country.
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