CARICOM extends sympathy to Japan as it recovers from Typhoon Hagibis

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended its sympathy to the Government and People of Japan as they recover from the ravages of Typhoon Hagibis.

The powerful typhoon hit Japan earlier this month leaving more than 80 deaths and causing widespread damage.

CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Shinzo Abe, said the Community sympathized with  “those who lost loved ones due to the deadly storm which was the worst to hit the Kanto Region in more than 60 years.”

“It is our hope that the injured would make a full and speedy recovery and that those who are missing are accounted for.” the Secretary-General added.

He noted that “the considerable damage done by this Super Typhoon to property and infrastructure, underlines the threat posed by the increased intensity of storms, an alarming aspect of climate change.”

“The Community is confident that the resilience and determination of the Japanese people will allow the society to recover from this disaster as those affected rebuild their lives and the areas of the country devastated by the Typhoon are restored,” the Secretary-General stated.

Source: CARICOM TODAY