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Home / Newsroom / Press Statements, Transcripts & Photos / MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the Flash Floods and Landslides in Western Japan

MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the Flash Floods and Landslides in Western Japan

08 July 2018

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe to offer condolence over the flash floods and landslides in Western Japan.

The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

8 JULY 2018

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan

8 July 2018

Dear Prime Minister Abe,

I am deeply saddened to learn that the torrential rain in Western Japan over the past few days has led to the tragic loss of lives and affected many families. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I offer my heartfelt condolences to Japan and the families of the casualties. Our thoughts are with you and the people of Japan during this difficult period.

I am confident that Japan will overcome this disaster with fortitude. Please do not hesitate to let us know if Singapore can be of assistance to the ongoing relief efforts.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister

Japan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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