11 september, 2011 14:00  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends a message of condolences to Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda in connection with the sinking of a passenger ferry off the coast of Tanzania, which led to great loss of life

 
 
 

The message reads, in part:

"We share the Tanzanian people's grief and wish fortitude and courage to those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy."