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Japan is one of the most generous and strongest benefactors, coming to the assistance of those in need the world over.
In that spirit, the United Nations stands by the people of Japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time.

Nihon seifu to kokumin ni, kokorokara aitou no i wo hyoshimasu. Nihon ga kono jyudai na shiren wo nori koerareru to kakushin shiteimasu. - (English translation: To the Japanese people, I offer my sympathy and heartfelt condolences. With greatest respect and my best wishes, I know that they will overcome this terrible tragedy.)

Remarks to the press in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan