Almazbek Atambayev expresses condolences to President of Portugal

The head of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, expressed his condolences to the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in connection with numerous human casualties as a result of forest fires in the central part of the country.

«On behalf of the people of Kyrgyzstan and on my own behalf, I ask you to convey deep condolences and words of sympathy to the families and friends of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those affected by this natural disaster," the message says.