United Nations, Mar 16 (UNI) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has given his tribute to those UN members who were killed in Boeing 737 Max 8 Ethiopian Airlines crash. after laying a wreath in remembrance of the 21 staff members who lost their lives, he said, "We come together in sadness and solidarity to pay tribute to our fellow UN family members who perished."
In doing so, we also remember all the victims of the air crash that claimed so many lives – including civil society partners and humanitarian workers,” he said, sending the Organization’s “deepest condolences and heartfelt wishes to their families and loved ones during this extremely difficult time.”
He also expressed condolences to the people and Government of Ethiopia, who lost nine of their citizens on board.