Press
Release
(2008)041

15 Mar. 2008

Statement

by NATO Secretary General
on tragic explosion in Albania

I am deeply saddened at the news of the series of explosions at the military facility near Tirana, which has led to loss of life and a very high number of injured. On behalf of NATO, I express my condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of Albania in this difficult period.

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