President of Republic Sends Condolences Message to US President

Bir Lehlou — President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Frente Polisario has sent today a message of condolences to the President of the United States, Barack Obama after megastorm Sandy's march of destruction claimed at least 55 lives in the U.S.

"I would like to address to you this letter, on behalf of the Sahrawi Government and people, to express our full solidarity with the American people and Government in the wake of the damages and losses caused by Hurricane Sandy across several states on the US eastern coast and other countries of the region.

I would also like to convey our condolences and deepest sympathies to the families that have lost loved ones because of this hurricane. We are confident that the Government and the people of the United States will be able to recover rapidly from the devastating effects of this natural disaster.

Please accept, Mr President, the assurances of my highest consideration".