MFA Press Release: Condolence Letter from Minister Dr Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Mangala Samaraweera on the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, 20 May 2016

    Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Mangala Samaraweera to offer his condolences over the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka.  The text of the letter is appended below.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

20 MAY 2016

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Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Mangala Samaraweera

20 May 2016

H.E. Mangala Samaraweera

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Excellency, 

I was deeply saddened to learn about the loss of life, widespread displacement of people and severe damage to property caused by the floods and landslides over the past week in Sri Lanka.  I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved, the people affected by this devastating disaster, as well as the Government of Sri Lanka.

Our thoughts are with you and your people. I am confident that your country will overcome this disaster with fortitude.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN