Gayoom sends sympathy to Algerian President

MALE, May 24 (HNS) -- President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of sympathy to the President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika following the powerful earthquake that hit northern Algeria, causing the death of hundreds of people and injury to many more. Gayoom conveyed heartfelt sympathy of the government and people of Maldives and that of his own to the President, government and people of Algeria, and in particular, to those who were directly affected by the tragedy. The President also conveyed sincere condolences to the members of the bereaved families.