MFA Press Release: Condolence Messages from PM Lee Hsien Loong to Norwegian PM Jens Stoltenberg and from Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam to Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the bombing and shooting in Norway on 22 July 2011

Condolence Message from PM Lee Hsien Loong

23 July 2011

Dear Prime Minister

I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the bombing in Oslo and the shooting on the island of Utoeya. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these brutal and senseless attacks, as well as to the Government and people of Norway.

The attacks are a reminder that all countries must remain vigilant and resolute in countering terrorism. Singapore supports Norway's efforts to bring the perpetrators of these horrific and despicable acts to justice.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

HE Mr Jens Stoltenberg
Prime Minister
Kingdom of Norway

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Condolence Message from Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam

23 July 2011

HE Mr Jonas Gahr Støre
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Norway

Dear Foreign Minister,

I learnt with great dismay and sorrow of the senseless attacks in Oslo and the island of Utoeya yesterday evening. Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies for the trial.

Norway is a good friend of Singapore. My thoughts are with the people of Norway and the families who lost relatives or friends to the terrible acts of violence.

Yours sincerely,

K SHANMUGAM

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