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27 December 2003

(For Immediate Release) MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESS STATEMENT Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has written a letter of condolence to President Seyed Mohammad Khatami of the Islamic Republic o...

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(For Immediate Release)

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESS STATEMENT

Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has written a letter of condolence to President Seyed Mohammad Khatami of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A copy of the text is attached. The Government of the Republic of Singapore will contribute US$50,000 to initiate a public appeal by the Singapore Red Cross Society.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
27 DECEMBER 2003

27 December 2003

His Excellency Seyed Mohammad Khatami
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Dear President

I am very dismayed and saddened by the news of the massive earthquake that struck the city of Bam, and the tremendous loss of lives that resulted. Our hearts are with the survivors who have lost everything and still have to get through the harsh winter. The widespread destruction has robbed them of their homes and basic amenities.

On behalf of the people and Government of Singapore, I extend to the families of the victims our deepest condolences, and wish those injured a speedy recovery from their trauma.

Yours sincerely

(signed)

GOH CHOK TONG