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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Statement: Condolence Letters from President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the Earthquake in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, 6 August 2018

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Indonesia

6 August 2018

President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia to extend condolences over the earthquake which struck Lombok, West ...

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President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia to extend condolences over the earthquake which struck Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on 5 August 2018.

In their letters, President and PM have conveyed Singapore’s offer to assist Indonesia with its relief efforts following the disaster, based on the priorities as stated by Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).

Separately, the Singapore Government will make a contribution of US$100,000 as seed money to kick start the public fundraising appeal by the Singapore Red Cross.

The text of the letters is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

6 AUGUST 2018

Letter from President Halimah Yacob to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia

His Excellency Joko Widodo

President

Republic of Indonesia

6 August 2018

Your Excellency,

I am deeply saddened to learn of the earthquake which struck Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on 5 August 2018, claiming many innocent lives and causing significant damage. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families, and wish the injured a quick recovery.

Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the people of Indonesia during this difficult period.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia

6 August 2018

Dear President Jokowi,

                   On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of Indonesia on the second earthquake in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on 5 August 2018. 

        Singapore offers our assistance in the relief efforts organised by Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency. Our thoughts are with Indonesia and its people during this difficult time.


Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Joko Widodo

President

Republic of Indonesia

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