MFA Press Release: Letters from Singapore Leaders on the disappearance of EgyptAir Flight MS 804 on 19 May 2016

           President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail respectively, to offer their sympathies over the disappearance of EgyptAir Flight MS 804 on 19 May 2016.  As there were many French nationals on that flight, President Tan and Prime Minister Lee have also written letters to French President François Hollande and French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, respectively.

          The texts of the four letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

20 MAY 2016

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Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

20 May 2016

His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

President

Arab Republic of Egypt

Your Excellency,

            I was shocked to learn that EgyptAir Flight MS 804 went missing over the Mediterranean Sea on 19 May 2016.  On behalf of the people of Singapore, I express our deepest sympathies to the families and Egyptian people.  We stand in solidarity with Egypt during this challenging time. 

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sherif Ismail

20 May 2016

Dear Prime Minister,

                   I was deeply saddened that EgyptAir Flight MS 804 went missing on its way from Paris to Cairo on 19 May 2016.  On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I express our deepest sympathies to your government and to the affected families.  Our thoughts are with them during this difficult period.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Sherif Ismail

Prime Minister

Arab Republic of Egypt

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Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the French Republic François Hollande

20 May 2016

His Excellency François Hollande

President

French Republic

Your Excellency,

              I was saddened to learn about the disappearance of EgyptAir Flight MS 804 on 19 May 2016.  On behalf of the people of Singapore, I express our deepest condolences for the passengers and crew on board. 

             Our thoughts are with the families and the people of the French Republic. 

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister of the French Republic Manuel Valls

20 May 2016

Dear Prime Minister Valls,

                  I was shocked to learn that EgyptAir Flight MS 804 went missing on its way from Paris to Cairo on 19 May 2016.  On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I express our deepest sympathies to your government and the families of those on board. 

                We stand in solidarity with France, and the families of those affected during this difficult time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and the people of the French Republic. 

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Manuel Valls

Prime Minister

French Republic