MFA Press Release: Condolence messages from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Foreign Minister Shanmugam on the Mumbai terror attacks

[Text of PM Lee's letter to PM Manmohan Singh]

14 July 2011

Dear Prime Minister,

I am saddened to learn that Mumbai has been struck again by terror attacks. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I convey our deepest condolences to you, the people of India, and the families of the victims of these senseless and brutal attacks.

The attacks remind us that all countries must remain vigilant and resolute in countering terrorism. Singapore supports India's efforts to bring the perpetrators of these cowardly acts to justice.

Yours sincerely

[signed]
LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Dr Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister
Republic of India

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[Text of FM Shanmugam's letter to External Affairs Minister Shri S M Krishna]

14 July 2011

His Excellency Shri S M Krishna
Minister of External Affairs
Republic of India

Dear Excellency

I was saddened and angry to learn last night that Mumbai has been the victim to terror attacks. My heart goes out to the people of Mumbai and the families who have lost relatives or friends to the carnage.

Please accept my condolences and sympathy as your government goes through this trying time.

Yours sincerely

[signed]
K SHANMUGAM