She pointed out that the UN staff who lost their lives were en-route to provide support and participate in the UN Environment Assembly that kicked off in Nairobi on Monday.
At least 19 United Nations staff were among those killed in the crash.
“We lost UN staff, youth delegates travelling to the Assembly, seasoned scientists, members of academia and other partners. We join the Secretary-General in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims who perished in this tragedy,” she said in a statement issued in Nairobi.
Msuya disclosed that the United Nations is in contact with the Ethiopian authorities and working closely with them to establish the details of United Nations personnel who lost their lives.
“We are making provisions for assisting the families of the victims, providing counseling and mobilizing any other support that may be necessary at this difficult time,” she added.