01/13/2008 OHR / EUSR

High Representative/EU Special Representative Expresses Condolences Following Helicopter Crash

High Representative and EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák, expresses his sincerest condolences to the families of the eleven members of the Macedonian contingent in EUFOR ALTHEA killed in a helicopter crash near Skoplje yesterday.

“They left their homes to be of service to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for which we expresses our deepest gratitude,” said the HR/EUSR today. “OHR/EUSR works very closely with EUFOR and our thoughts are with the families and the people of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at this time”.