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MFA Press Release: Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Forest Fires in Central Portugal

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Portugal

21 June 2017

President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister António Costa respectively to convey their co...

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            President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister António Costa respectively to convey their condolences on the forest fires in central Portugal.

            The letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

21 JUNE 2017

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Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

20 June 2017

His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

President

Portuguese Republic

Your Excellency,                    

​                   On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to you and the Portuguese people on the loss of life and damage caused by the terrible forest fires in central Portugal.

                   Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy and their families.  I wish them strength and resolve to overcome their difficulties through this period of adversity.

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic António Costa

20 June 2017

Dear Prime Minister Costa,

                   I am saddened to learn of the devastating forest fires in central Portugal, which has resulted in the loss of many lives and widespread damage.  On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by the disaster.

                   Our thoughts are with the Portuguese people during this difficult time.  We also pray for the safety of the rescue workers.  I am confident that Portugal will overcome this disaster with fortitude.  

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency António Costa

Prime Minister

Portuguese Republic

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