Honourable External Affairs Minister of India, H.E. Mr. S.M. Krishna, visited the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, on 18 March 2011, to sign the Book of Condolence for Japan Earthquake Victims.

The text of the message written by External Affairs Minister Krishna is as follows:

“The Government and People of India convey our deep felt sorrow at the tragedy that has hit Japan. We would like to be partners in your hour of crisis and sadness. India stands solidly with Japan to overcome this disaster.”

Mr. Hajime Hayashi, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan, received Minister Krishna, and conveyed to him the gratefulness of the Government of Japan for the messages of sympathy and condolences from the Government and people of India, and for the large consignment of blankets sent by India as relief supplies.