Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid sent a message of condolence to Retno L.P. Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, following the tragic death of more than 60 people due to the plane crash of Sriwijaya flight SJ182 on 9 January 2021.

“It was with deep shock and sorrow that I learned about the tragic news of the crash of Sriwijaya flight SJ182 off the coast of Java, shortly after taking off from Jakarta, causing the loss of lives of more than 60 people on 9 January 2021," the message read.

In his message, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives he extended our heartfelt condolences to the Government of Indonesia and the families of the deceased.