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MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh On The Bomb Blasts In Assam

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31 October 2008

Following the bombings in India's northeastern state of Assam on 30 October 2008, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written a condolence letter to his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan S...

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Following the bombings in India's northeastern state of Assam on 30 October 2008, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written a condolence letter to his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

The text of the letter is as follows:

31 October 2008

Dear Prime Minister,

I was shocked to learn of the tragic loss of innocent
lives caused by the bomb blasts in Assam on 30 October 2008.
I share your view that the people of India will unite against these
attempts to destroy the Indian social fabric. On behalf of the
Government of Singapore, I convey our deepest sympathies to
the Government and people of India and especially the families
of the victims.

Yours sincerely

Lee Hsien Loong

HE Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister
Republic of India

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