Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and the Public Service
Nassau, N.P.,
The Bahamas

11 September 2003

Note No. 728

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas presents its compliments to the Embassy of Sweden and has the honour to request the Embassy’s assistance in forwarding to the appropriate authorities in Sweden, the following message of condolence from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, on the passing of Anna Lindh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden:

  ‘It is with deep regret and sadness that we have learnt of the untimely death of your Foreign Minister Anna Lindh, a gifted politician, who was highly respected not only in Sweden, but also in the international community.  The tragic senselessness of her murder reminds us that even in otherwise sane and peaceful societies, the cost of rendering public service in politics can be exceptionally high.

 Ms Lindh’s commitment to the integration movement in Europe and to democratic values was well known, as was her fearlessness in speaking out about controversial issues. Her death is a tragic loss and one which is made all the more senseless because it has no justification, rhyme or reason. 

On behalf of the Government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I wish to extend sincere condolences to the Government and people of Sweden and to the family of Ms Lindh, on the death of this honoured daughter.”

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of Sweden, the assurances of its highest consideration.

Embassy of Sweden
Mercury Court
377 Dalhousie Street
Ottawa, Ontario
KIN 9N8
CANADA