| Date | 9 October 1995 |
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Earthquake in Indonesia
The President
I should like, on behalf of all the Members of the General Assembly, to extend deepest sympathy to the Government and people of Indonesia on the tragic loss of lives and the extensive material damage resulting from the recent earthquake. May I also express the hope that the international community will show its solidarity and will respond promptly and generously to any request for help.
I call on the representative of Indonesia.
Mr. Poernomo (Indonesia)
On behalf of the Government and people of Indonesia I should like to express my sincere appreciation and profound gratitude for the words of sympathy and sorrow just expressed by you, Mr. President.
According to reports that we have received from Indonesia, more than 100 people have died and 2000 have been injured, 10,000 homes or buildings have been destroyed, and the material destruction is yet to be determined.
I will convey the sentiments of condolence to the members of the bereaved families, and once again I thank you, Mr. President, for the sympathy and condolences you expressed, on behalf of the Assembly, in regard to this natural disaster.
