MFA Press Statement: Condolence letters by President Nathan and PM Lee Hsien Loong to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet for the earthquake in Chile

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESS STATEMENT

CONDOLENCE LETTERS FOR THE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE

President S R Nathan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrote to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to convey their sympathies to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday morning. (Text of their letters are appended below.)

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
27 FEBRUARY 2010

TEXT OF PRESIDENT NATHAN'S LETTER

27 February 2010

HE Michelle Bachelet
President
Republic of Chile

Your Excellency

I am deeply saddened by the news of the 8.8 Richter scale earthquake that struck your country on Saturday morning, and the terrible devastation that has followed as a consequence.

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

I am confident that under your able leadership, Chile and its people will be able to surmount this difficult period.
Yours sincerely,

S R NATHAN

TEXT OF PM LEE'S LETTER

27 February 2010

Dear Michelle

I am deeply saddened to learn that a powerful earthquake struck central Chile and its surrounding region on Saturday morning.

On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend my deepest sympathies to the government and people of Chile at this difficult time. Our thoughts are especially with those who have lost loved ones, or have been injured, in this calamity.

I am confident that under your leadership, Chile will recover from this catastrophe. Singapore stands ready to join the international effort to assist Chile in this time of need.

Yours sincerely

LEE HSIEN LOONG