Paris, 22 August 2006
President Mubarak,
I have learned of the terrible catastrophe at Qalyoub station which has hit your country.
In these very painful circumstances for Egypt, I express to you my most sincere condolences and assure you, personally and on behalf of the French people, of my deepest sympathy. I ask
you to be kind enough to convey to the injured and bereaved my solidarity in the ordeal.
(complimentary close, with handwritten addition).