Condolences

Message of condolences to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev over the sinking of tourist boat Bulgaria on the Volga River

Dear Mr. President,

The people of Lithuania and I were deeply distressed to hear about the tragic accident on the River Volga that happened on July 10 when the boat Bulgaria sank with many passengers on board.

On behalf of all Lithuania, I extend my sincere condolences to you personally and to the victims' families and friends. In this hour of pain and grief, I wish you strength and fortitude.

Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of the Republic of Lithuania