[wanabidii] Press Releases: Condolences on the Passing of Prime Minister Edward Natapei

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Condolences on the Passing of Prime Minister Edward Natapei 08/01/2015 03:57 PM EDT Condolences on the Passing of Prime Minister Edward Natapei Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 1, 2015 I was saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable former Prime Minister Edward Natapei this week. Vanuatu lost a distinguished statesman who will be dearly missed. Under the former Prime Minister's leadership, Vanuatu made great strides in increasing governmental transparency and sustainable economic development. He earned the praise of international organizations and partners alike. As Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum in 2010, he advocated forcefully for invigorated cooperation in counter-terrorism measures and the fight against transnational organized crime. The Universal Peace Federation recognized former Prime Minister Natapei’s excellence in leadership by awarding him the Leadership and Good Governance Award. This award further demonstrated his commitment to the promotion of harmony and cooperation in Vanuatu and the southwest Pacific region. His many years of illustrious service in the government of Vanuatu will be fondly remembered. On behalf of the people of the United States and President Obama, I express my deepest condolences. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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