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Condolence Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on Cyclones Judy and Kevin in Vanuatu

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Vanuatu

22 March 2023

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Vanuatu Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade Jotham Napat Nauka to express his condolences on C...

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Vanuatu Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade Jotham Napat Nauka to express his condolences on Cyclones Judy and Kevin that struck Vanuatu. The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 to support Vanuatu in its response and recovery efforts.

The text of Minister Balakrishnan’s letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

22 MARCH 2023

Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade Jotham Napat Nauka

22 March 2023

Honourable Jotham Napat Nauka

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade

Republic of Vanuatu

Dear Minister Nauka,

I was deeply saddened to learn about the damage and devastation caused by Cyclones Judy and Kevin that struck Vanuatu.

On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend my deepest condolences to the communities affected by the disaster. Our thoughts are with the people of Vanuatu during this difficult time. The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 towards Vanuatu’s response and recovery efforts.

I am confident that the people of Vanuatu will overcome this adversity with fortitude.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN

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