Message of condolences by President of the Republic Tarja Halonen to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin following the plane crash at Irkutsk airport on 9 July 2006

Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Press Release 10 July 2006

Your Excellency,

It was with profound sadness that I have received the news of the tragic crash at Irkutsk airport, where precious human lives were lost and many seriously injured.

On behalf of the people of Finland and on my own behalf, I express my most sincere condolences to you, Your Excellency, to the families of the victims and to all those who are touched by this tragedy.


Tarja Halonen
President of the Republic of Finland