President Sarkissian offers condolences to Iraqi president on deadly Mosul incident

YEREVAN, MARCH 22, ARMENPRESS. Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has expressed condolences to Iraqi President Barham Salih on the March 21 “tragic incident that took place in Mosul, claiming numerous human lives”, Sarkissian’s Office said in a news release.

“Armen Sarkissian expressed his condolences and sympathy to the Iraqi president, wishing patience and fortitude to the families and friends of the victims”.

Nearly 100 people have drowned after a ferry capsized in the Tigris River near Mosul in Iraq on March 21.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan