Negara anggota ASEAN siap memberikan bantuan untuk sesegera mungkin memulihkan keadaan di Jepang yang baru saja mengalamai bencana gempa dan tsunami pada 11 Maret 2011. Demikian komitmen yang disampaikan pada pernyataan yang dikeluarkan Chair of ASEAN hari ini 12 Maret 2011.
Negara-negara ASEAN sangat terkejut dan berduka cita atas terjadinya musibah ini, dan menyampaikan rasa duka cita dan simpatinya terhadap pemerintah dan masyarkat Jepang, terutama yang mengalami musibah. Mereka berharap para keluarga korban diberikan kekuatan untuk menghadapi bencana ini. Negara ASEAN yakin bahwa pemerintah Jepang dapat segera memulihkan keadaan dari musibah ini.
Berikut pernyataan Ketua ASEAN selengkapnya:
Statement by the Chair of ASEAN on the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
ASEAN Member States are greatly shocked and deeply grieved by the earthquake and tsunami which devastated parts of Japan on 11 March 2011.
ASEAN Member States extend their heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Government and people of Japan, and particularly those affected by this disaster. They hoped that the bereaved families of the victims would be given strength and comfort in facing this calamity.
ASEAN Member States stand ready to render its support in the efforts to help bring about a swift recovery in whatever way it can, recognizing that some ASEAN Member States have already pledged assistance. ASEAN Member States are confident that the Government and People of Japan will fully recover and rise from these unfortunate disasters with strong spirit and resilience.
