Dharamsala, HP, India, 26 August 2016 - In a letter to the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sadness at hearing reports of the devastating earthquake that struck Central Italy with loss of many lives and injuries to many people as well as widespread damage to property.
His Holiness offered his condolences to the Prime Minister and to those that lost members of their families, friends and their homes in the tragedy.
As a token of solidarity with the people of Italy, His Holiness asked the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation towards rescue and relief efforts.
