TO RAFIK HARIRI’S FAMILY

Azg/arm
22 Feb 05

February 16, 2005 Mrs. Nazig Hariri

Mr. Bahieddine & Mr. Saaddine Hariri Beirut, Lebanon

Dear Hariri Family,

To say that we are shocked by the tragic loss of your beloved husband
and father, HE Rafik Hariri, is an understatement. The entire Middle
East, along with the people of Lebanon, is in deep sorrow.

The late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was a great humanitarian and a
visionary leader, who single handedly rebuilt Lebanon, after the
prolonged and devastating civil war. Then he steered the country to
political stability and prosperity.

Thousands of young students, from all denominations, enjoyed his
generosity and were able to receive higher education and build their
careers. They will all miss their fatherly figure.

We, as members of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (Ramgavar),
are especially touched because of our deep admiration for this
legendary leader. We were very proud to have our regional leadership
in Lebanon politically associated with Mr. Hariri for the last several
years.

We will never forget his support and friendship to Armenia and the
Armenian community in Lebanon.

Rafik Hariri has already carved his place in Lebanon’s modern history,
and will go down as one of the greatest leaders of the country.

Our Central Board joins its esteemed member and representative, Hagop
Kassardjian, and the entire Armenian community in Lebanon to express
our sorrow to you and to the members of your bereaved family.

With sincere sympathies,

A.D.L. Central Committee