The President of Moldova Nicolae Timofti transmitted a message of condolence to his Israeli counterpart Reuven Rivlin in connection with the death of ex-President Shimon Peres, IPN reports.
In his message, the Head of State says he found out with profound regret about the death of Shimon Peres, who was a remarkable personality and an ardent defender of peace and whose merits were recognized by conferring a Nobel Peace Prize on him.
“In these moments of great sadness, in my name and in the name of the Republic of Moldova, I express our feelings of compassion and solidarity with the people of Israel and our sincere condolences and regret to the grieving family,” says the message.
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres died in Tel Aviv in the morning of September 28, at the age of 93.