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MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to the Federal Chancellor of Germany Dr Angela Merkel on the shooting incident in Munich, Germany

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                Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to the Federal Chancellor of Germany Dr Angela Merkel to convey condolences on the shooting incident in Munich, Germany, on 22 July 2016.

                The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

23 JULY 2016

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel

23 July 2016      

 

Dear Chancellor Merkel,

                I am deeply shocked by the tragic shooting in Munich on 22 July 2016 that has resulted in the loss of innocent lives and many injuries.  We wish those injured a speedy recovery.

                On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families.  We condemn this senseless act of violence.  Our thoughts are with the people of Germany.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

LEE HSIEN LOONG

 

Her Excellency Dr Angela Merkel

Federal Chancellor

Federal Republic of Germany

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