MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letters from Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam to Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan and Dr Ali Akbar Salehi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran

Letter to Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso

18 April 2013

His Excellency Mir Hazar Khan Khoso

Caretaker Prime Minister

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Dear Excellency

            I was saddened to learn of the tragic destruction wrought by a major earthquake in Baluchistan on 16 April 2013.  On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I wish to convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the Government of Pakistan.  Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult period. 

            Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.   

Yours sincerely,  

K SHANMUGAM

Letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Dr Ali Akbar Salehi

18 April 2013

His Excellency Dr Ali Akbar Salehi

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Islamic Republic of Iran

Dear Dr Salehi

                   I am saddened by the news of the destruction caused by the powerful earthquake that struck the province of Sistan Baluchistan.  On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery for those injured.   

Yours sincerely,  

K SHANMUGAM