It is with sorrow and sadness we came to know the demise of our friend Mr. Hans – Christian Gabrielsen , President of LO- Norway, he was sincere defender of trade union rights and freedom of association, who stood firmly by workers’ rights everywhere in the world. GFBTU will always remember him as strong supporter for its trade union rights and freedoms. In this sad moment we send our sympathy and warm condolences to his own family as well as his colleagues in LO- Norway, his memory will remain live in our minds and those of all trade unionists everywhere in the world. May his soul rest in peace,
General Secretary and all members of GFBTU