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Condolence Letter From Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov on the Explosion At Listvyazhnaya Mine, Siberia

29 November 2021

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov to express his condolences in response to the explosion at Listvyazhnaya mine, Siberia. The letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

29 NOVEMBER 2021

Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov

29 November 2021

His Excellency Sergey Lavrov

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Russian Federation

Dear Sergey,

I am saddened to learn of the tragedy that occurred atListvyazhnaya minein Kemerovo. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the miners and the rescue workers. Our thoughts are with the people of Russia during this very difficult time.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN

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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