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Federal Foreign Minister Steinmeier expresses his condolences following the plane crash in Algeria
In response to today’s accident involving an Algerian military aircraft, Federal Foreign Minister Frank‑Walter Steinmeier sent a letter of condolence to his Algerian counterpart, Ramtane Lamamra.
Part of the message read as follows:
I was very shocked to hear the news of the military plane crash in north‑eastern Algeria. I would like to convey to you, the victims’ families and the Algerian people my heartfelt sympathy following this terrible tragedy.