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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