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MFA Press Statement: Condolence letters from President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo on the earthquake in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia on 7 December 2016

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8 December 2016

President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo to offer their condolences over the earthquake in...

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                    President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo to offer their condolences over the earthquake in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia on 7 December 2016.

                    The texts of the letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
8 DECEMBER 2016

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Letter from President Tony Tan to President Joko Widodo

7 December 2016

His Excellency Joko Widodo
President
Republic of Indonesia


Your Excellency,

                    On behalf of the people of Singapore, I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh on 7 December 2016.         

                    Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Indonesia during this difficult period.

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President Joko Widodo

7 December 2016


Dear President Jokowi,

                    I was saddened by the tragic loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in Pidie Jaya Regency, Aceh on 7 December 2016.

                    On behalf of the government of Singapore, I express my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia in whatever way we can.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG


His Excellency Joko Widodo
President
Republic of Indonesia


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