MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Crash of Lion Air Flight JT610 in Indonesia, 29 October 2018

President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia, to convey their condolences on the crash of Lion Air flight JT610 in Indonesia on 29 October 2018. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has also written to Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi to express his sympathies.

The text of the letters is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

30 OCTOBER 2018

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

30 October 2018

His Excellency Joko Widodo

President 

Republic of Indonesia

Your Excellency,

          I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic crash of Lion Air flight JT610 on 29 October 2018. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and the people of Indonesia.  

          Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. Singapore stands ready to offer any assistance to the search and recovery efforts.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB

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

30 October 2018

Dear President Jokowi,

          I was saddened to learn that Lion Air flight JT610 had crashed on 29 October 2018. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend my deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this tragedy. 

          Our thoughts are with the people of Indonesia during this time of sorrow. Singapore is ready to assist with the ongoing search and recovery efforts if required by Indonesia.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Joko Widodo

President 

Republic of Indonesia

Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi

30 October 2018

Her Excellency Retno L.P. Marsudi

Minister for Foreign Affairs

Republic of Indonesia

Dear Ibu Retno,

          Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the unfortunate crash of Lion Air flight JT610 on 29 October 2018. My thoughts go out to the bereaved families and loved ones.

          Singapore stands ready to support the ongoing search and recovery efforts if Indonesia so requires. Please do not hesitate to let us know if we can be of assistance.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN