MFA Press Release: Condolence letters from President S R Nathan to His Majesty Emperor Akihito and from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister Kan on the earthquake in Japan

Condolence message from President S R Nathan

11 March 2011

His Majesty Emperor Akihito
Emperor of Japan

Your Majesty,

I was saddened to learn of the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the Tohoku region, and the loss of life and destruction to property that resulted. On behalf of the people of Singapore, please accept my deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and the people of Japan during this difficult time.

I have no doubt that Japan will overcome this setback with courage and dignity.

Yours sincerely,

[Signed]

S R NATHAN

Condolence message from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

11 March 2011

Dear Prime Minister Kan,

I was deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Eastern Japan. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to those affected.

The Japanese Government and people have acted rapidly and resolutely to deal with this disaster. I am confident that under your able leadership, Japan will recover from the disaster. Singapore stands ready to assist in any way we can.

Yours sincerely

[Signed]

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Naoto Kan
Prime Minister
Japan