Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni has sent a message to State President Nguyen Minh Triet, expressing his sympathy over the loss of human life and property due to typhoon Ketsana.

On the occasion, on behalf of the Lao Government and people, Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh extended his condolences to his counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung.

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva cabled a message of sympathy to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya and Argentinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Religion Jorge Taiana extended their deep condolences to Deputy PM and FM Pham Gia Khiem.

Typhoon Ketsana wrecked havoc in Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions in late September, killing 163 people, leaving 11 missing and injuring 629 others./.