Condolence Messages on the Passing of Former Indonesian First Lady Ani Yudhoyono

President Halimah Yacob, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean have written to former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to convey their condolences on the passing of his beloved wife, Ibu Ani Yudhoyono. The text of the letters is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

1 JUNE 2019

Letter from President Halimah Yacob to Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

1 June 2019

Prof. Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

6th President of the Republic of Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia

Dear Bapak Yudhoyono,

On behalf of the people of Singapore, my husband Mohamed and I express our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved wife, Almarhumah Ibu Ani Yudhoyono. Ibu Ani was well-loved by everyone for her compassion.  During your Presidency, many remembered her for the grace and strength in supporting your term of office.  Her dignity and resilience in a very trying situation was also clear to all when we met in March 2019. Her passing is a loss to her loved ones and the people of Indonesia.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

1 June 2019

Dear Bapak Yudhoyono,

          Ho Ching and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved wife, Ibu Ani Yudhoyono.

          Ibu Ani was a dear friend to us. We fondly remember our various interactions with both of you over the years. She was a pillar of strength and support to you and your family. Her deep commitment to service and to helping her fellow citizens touched Indonesians of all backgrounds and made a significant difference to their lives. Ibu Ani’s passing is a great loss to Indonesia.

          I know that no words can lighten your grief and sorrow at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find the strength and the faith to endure, and in time to accept, this grievous loss.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

Prof. Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

6th President of the Republic of Indonesia

Letter from Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean to Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

1 June 2019

Prof. Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

6th President of the Republic of Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia

Dear Bapak Yudhoyono,

Poh Yim and I convey our deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved wife, Ibu Ani Yudhoyono.

Ibu Ani was the embodiment of strength and courage. She touched the lives of all Indonesians through her steadfast dedication to serving her country. We will always cherish the memories of time spent with Ibu Ani, such as during your State Visit to Singapore in 2005, and when Poh Yim accompanied Ibu Ani for the naming of the orchidDendrobium Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ‘Ani’ at the National Orchid Garden.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Yours sincerely,

TEO CHEE HEAN