President Guido de Marco sends message of condolences to Greek President

H.E. The President of Malta, Prof. Guido de Marco, yesterday sent a message of condolences to the President of Greece Costas Stephanopoulos, on the devastation suffered following last Tuesday's earthquake, that rocked the Greek capital city Athens.

In his message, Prof. de Marco extended his "deepest condolences" to the families of the bereaved "at this tragic moment".

"I am confident that your own spirit of perseverance and the strong character of the Greek people, together with the solidarity of the international community, will assist in overcoming the suffering wrought by the earthquake," the President stated in his message.