Press release
Statement on the crash of China Eastern Airlines plane yesterday
From Department of Foreign Affairs
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From Department of Foreign Affairs
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Last updated on
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has expressed his condolences to the people of China on the loss of life as a result of yesterday’s plane crash in Guangxi province.
Minister Coveney said:
"I was deeply saddened to hear of the plane crash in Guangxi yesterday. This is a terrible tragedy for those most immediately affected but also for the people of China. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families at this sad time."