UN chief expresses condolences after Soeharto death

United Nations (ANTARA News) - United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Sunday expressed his condolences after the death of former Indonesian president Soeharto, saying he led the country during an "important period."
"The secretary general expresses his condolences to the government and people of Indonesia on the death of former president Soeharto," was quoted by AFP as saying in a statement by Ban's spokesperson.
"President Soeharto's 32-year leadership of Indonesia was both an important period in the country's history and a time during which Indonesia played a significant role in international affairs."
Soeharto died on Sunday at the age of 86 from multiple organ failure after a three-week fight for his life as he battled heart, lung and kidney problems. (*) END

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