Canadian PM Justin Trudeau mourns loss of lives in Ethiopian Airlines flight crash incident
Toronto, Mar 11 (IBNS): As 18 Canadian died in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash incident, country's PM Justin Trudeau on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the tragedy.
In a statement, Trudeau said: “I am deeply saddened by the terrible plane crash today near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that claimed the lives of 157 people, including 18 Canadian citizens."
“On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost family, friends, and loved ones as a result of this tragedy. While the causes of the crash continue to be investigated, the safety and security of all Canadians remains our primary concern," he said.
“We are providing consular assistance, and working closely with authorities to gather further information. We join the international community in mourning the loss of so many lives, including those countries who have also lost citizens in this devastating crash. I am reaching out to President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed to express my condolences for this tragic event," he said.
The mishap left 157 people dead.
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