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Home / Newsroom / Press Statements, Transcripts & Photos / MFA Press Statement Congratulatory Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the Islam

MFA Press Statement: Congratulatory Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Hassan Rouhani

23 May 2017

President Tony Tan Keng Yam has written to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Hassan Rouhani to congratulate him on his re-election as President. The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
23 MAY 2017

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22 May 2017

His Excellency Dr Hassan Rouhani
President
Islamic Republic of Iran

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to congratulate you on your re-election as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Your strong electoral mandate reflects the high level of trust the Iranian people have in you and your tireless efforts to reintegrate Iran into the international community and global economy.

Iran and Singapore have enjoyed friendly and long-standing ties. I am confident that with your support, the friendship between Iran and Singapore will continue to flourish.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

TONY TAN KENG YAM

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for conducting and managing diplomatic relations between Singapore and other countries and regions.

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