A minute's silence was observed at the opening of the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow
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A minute's silence was observed at the opening of the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow today, as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives on flight MH17.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has already conveyed his condolences and deep sympathy to the families and friends of the many Commonwealth citizens who perished in this outrageous incident, and supports a full, credible and transparent investigation in line with international norms.
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