President Nicos Anastasiades has expressed, on behalf of the Government and the people of Cyprus, condolences to the people of Lebanon for the loss of former Prime Minister Omar Karami.
President Anastasiades signed on Thursday the book of condolences for the passing away of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Omar Karami, at the residence of the Ambassador of Lebanon in Nicosia.
In his message President Anastasiades wrote that “Omar Karami will be remembered for his modest character, as well as his political courage, amply demonstrated during his two terms of service that were marked by some of the most critical events in the recent history of Lebanon”.
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as on my own behalf, I wish to extend my most sincere condolences to the friendly people of Lebanon and the family of the late politician,” Anastasiades added.
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ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY