Pir Hossein Kolivand, President of the IRCS, sent a message to Jusuf Kalla, Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross Society, expressing sympathy and affirming the Iranian Red Crescent readiness to provide relief assistance to Indonesia.

The full message from the Mr Kolivand reads as follows:

Mr. Jusuf Kalla

Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross Society

The Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran extends its respectful greetings to you, your colleagues, and the dedicated volunteers of the Indonesian Red Cross Society.

With great sorrow, we have learned of the severe flooding and landslides in Indonesia, which have unfortunately resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives, the disappearance of many people, and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and transportation routes in various parts of the country. We are deeply affected and saddened by this tragic disaster and the suffering it has brought upon the people of Indonesia.

The Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran stands with you in these difficult moments and, while expressing its sincere sympathy to Your Excellency and the Indonesian Red Cross Society, as well as its condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by this tragic disaster, hereby declares its readiness to dispatch relief teams.

We sincerely wish you and your colleagues continued strength, health, and success in your noble humanitarian efforts.

Best regards

Dr. Pir Hossein Kolivand

President

Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran