OSCE Chairman expresses condolences, profound concern over Russian train crash
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece)Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister George Papandreou is currently OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece) Photo details
ATHENS, 29 November 2009 - The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Greek Prime Minister and Foreign Minister George Papandreou, conveyed his sympathies today for those killed and injured in the Nevsky Express train crash on the St. Petersburg-Moscow line in Russia, and deplored the tragic loss of life.
"I extend my condolences to the families of those who died and offer my sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured," said Papandreou.
"I am deeply shocked by this tragic event and I offer my sympathies to the Russian people and government. The OSCE Chairmanship is profoundly concerned and supports every effort to investigate the train crash."