Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto over the many victims and large-scale destruction caused by the flood in Sumatra, noting that Russia shares the grief of those who lost their loved ones during this natural disaster.
Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The number of victims of floods and landslides in Indonesia has reached 164 as of Friday.
"Dear Mr. President, please accept our deepest condolences for the many victims and widespread destruction caused by the floods in North Sumatra. "Russia shares the grief of those who lost their loved ones during this natural disaster and hopes for a quick return to normal, prosperous life in the affected areas," said the cable published on the Kremlin's website.
