MFA Press Release: Condolence Letters from PM Lee Hsien Loong and Minister George Yeo on the Earthquake in Qinghai

14 April 2010

Dear Premier Wen

I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and terrible destruction caused by the earthquake in Yushu County in Qinghai on the morning of 14 April. On behalf of the Government of Singapore and all Singaporeans, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the government and people of China at this difficult time, especially those who have lost loved ones or have been injured because of this calamity.

I am confident that under your steadfast leadership, rescue and relief efforts will be swift and that the Chinese people will be able to overcome this tragedy. I wish those injured a speedy recovery and hope that the affected regions will return to normalcy before long.

With my deepest sympathies
LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Wen Jiabao
Premier of the State Council
People's Republic of China
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14 April 2010

His Excellency Qiang Wei
Party Secretary of Qinghai Province
People's Republic of China

Dear Party Secretary Qiang

I express my deepest sympathies to you and the people of Qinghai Province on the tragic loss of lives and the destruction caused by the earthquake that hit Yushu county today.

Under your able leadership, the people of Qinghai will surely recover from this natural disaster and emerge even stronger. I recall fondly my visit to Qinghai and your visit to Singapore. If there is any way we can be of assistance to the people of Qinghai, please do not hesitate to let me know.

With deepest sympathies,

Yours sincerely
GEORGE YEO

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