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German ambassador to RK still in coma

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14:45 27.05.2004
text: "Kazakhstan Today"
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Andreas Koerting, ambassador of Germany in RK, still in coma. It was reported today by an acting charge d'affaires of Germany, Rainer Morel at a press conference in Almaty, KZ-today informs.

A. Koerting was visiting Mangistau oblast on May 20. While eating he had an asthmatic fit ("aspiratory syndrome"), as a result of which A. Koerting fell into coma. The diplomat was delivered in Zhanaozen city, where he received medical aid. On the night from May 21 to May 22 A. Koerting was sent to Germany by place for further medical treatment.

Translated by Nataliya Shirinskikh