A Number Of Countries Also Mourned Over The Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 Incident

JAKARTA - Several countries have issued their official statements regarding the Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 crash that occurred on Saturday, January 9.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov sent his condolences for the death of the passengers on the SJ-182 aircraft.

“To offer condolences to the families left behind by loved ones in this tragic plane crash. Our support and solidarity is with the Indonesian people, ”he said as quoted from Trend today, January 10.

The Bahraini Foreign Ministry also expressed deep condolences for the crew on duty, the passengers on the plane and the families left behind.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry wrote, “We are sorry for the Indonesian people. We hope that God's mercy be with those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and offer their sincere condolences to their loved ones. "

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh sent a message to Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi regarding this incident.

Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also made a similar statement to Indonesia. Through a statement, they sent support and solidarity to the government and the people of Indonesia for the downing of the Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 plane.

Report of lost contact with Sriwijaya Air SJ182 aircraft was received by Basarnas at 14.55 WIB. The Boeing 747-524 plane on the Jakarta-Pontianak route lost contact between Lancang Island and Laki Island, Seribu Islands.

There were 62 passengers including the crew of the Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 aircraft. Of the total passengers, there are 7 children and 3 babies. The Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 aircraft had its departure delayed for 30 minutes. The reason was the heavy rain.

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