President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj sent a letter of condolences to Park Geun-hye, the President of the Republic of Korea. The letter reads as follows: “On behalf of the people of Mongolia and on my own, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to you Ms President Park, the families of the victims, the injured and all the people of Korea over the Sewol ferry accident, a tragedy that cost many lives, especially young students.

We are deeply saddened by the news that the chances of survival are becoming slimmer by the hour. I would like to express my utmost heartfelt condolences and sympathy to bereaved family members and hope that the people of Korea have the strength and endurance to cope with this tragedy.  The people of Mongolia are praying with candlelight and offering deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and the people of Korea”.