Foreign Minister Urmas Paet Expressed Condolences to Brazilian Foreign Minister

No 21-E

Foreign Minister Urmas Paet expressed condolences to Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota over the fire that took place early this morning in the southern part of Brazil, claiming many casualties.

“I convey my profound condolences to the loved ones of those lost in this tragedy and everyone who is affected by this devastating incident,” the foreign minister wrote in his letter of condolences.

Early this morning a fire broke out in a nightclub in the city of Santa Maria in southern Brazil, as a result of which at least 245 people were killed and 48 injured according to current estimates.

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