The full message of Dr Hemmati reads as follows:
Dear Dr. Jean-Pierre GUITEAU,
President of Haiti Red Cross Society
With great sorrow, we heard about the tragic news of the 7.2 earthquake in Haiti resulted in the death toll and injury of the Haitian civilians.
In this sad situation, on behalf of the Iranian Red Crescent Society I would like to express my deep condolences to you and the families who have lost loved ones and wish a speedy recovery to the injured individuals.
We stand with you and our thoughts are with those who suffered from this tragic event.
I wish you and your colleagues in Haiti Red Cross all very best in your endeavors in reducing the human sufferings.
With kind regards,
Dr Karim Hemmati
President