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MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) in the Philippines
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Philippines
20 September 2018
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter Cayetano to extend condolences over the casualties caused by Typhoon Mangkhut (O...
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter Cayetano to extend condolences over the casualties caused by Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong), which struck the Philippines.
In his letter, Minister Balakrishnan conveyed Singapore’s offer to assist the Philippines in the ongoing relief efforts.
The text of the letter is appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
20 SEPTEMBER 2018
19 September 2018
Honourable Alan Peter S. Cayetano
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Republic of the Philippines
Dear Alan,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of lives and devastation caused by Super Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong), which struck northeast Luzon on 15 September 2018. The precautionary measures and swift response of the Philippine government have mitigated the typhoon’s impact.
Singapore stands ready to render any support the Philippines may need in the ongoing relief efforts. Our thoughts are with the people of the Philippines during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN