The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Indonesia confirms that an Indonesian citizen, Partahi Mamora Halomoan Lumbantoruan, was among the 32 casualties caused by the shooting incident at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States, Monday, April 16th 2007 (local time). He was a post-graduate student in civil engineering at the University.

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Washington DC has been working and coordinating with the local authorities regarding the development of this case, and will facilitate the return of the deceased body to Indonesia in accordance to the wishes of the family.

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family members of the Indonesian victim, the Government of the United States of America as well as the relatives who are directly effected by the tragedy.

18 April 2007