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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
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12 March 2011
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 Tohok...
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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