Press Release: Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak expresses solidarity and condolences to the victims of natural disasters


Dili, April 4th, 2021 – His Excellency the Prime Minister, Taur Matan Ruak, expressed today his solidarity and offered his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the floods that occurred this Sunday in Dili, which caused high human and material damages.
The Head of Government said: “I am especially sad to see this natural disaster, this torrential rain, which has caused enormous damage and taken so many people’s lives. At this difficult time, I want to express my solidarity with the suffering of the victims and their families.”
The Prime Minister added: “On behalf of the whole Government and in my personal name, I would like to express my solidarity and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, who are suffering from these floods.”
“Finally, I pray together with the victims and their families. I wish you great strength in this difficult time, and I hope that we will overcome this suffering together, and the Government will make every effort to help the families who have been victims of this natural disaster.”#END/MPMO