Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has sent a message of support to the people of American Samoa in the aftermath of the devastating tsunami that struck the U.S. Territory on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. 

The full text of AOSIS’s letter is included below:

Honourable Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin:

The Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations in its capacity as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) presents its compliments to the Office of the Representative for American Samoa, and with regret wishes to express utmost sympathy on the devastation and loss of life, which occurred as a result of the recent Tsunami.

On behalf of the Member States of AOSIS, the Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations expresses deepest condolences to the Government and people of American Samoa, and to the grieving families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic occurrence.

The Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Office of the Representative for American Samoa the assurances of its highest consideration.

Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations