MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Attack on Al-Rawdah Mosque, Bir Al-Abed, Egypt on 24 November 2017

                President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Acting Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly of the Arab Republic of Egypt respectively to offer their condolences on the attack on Al-Rawdah Mosque in Bir Al-Abed, Egypt on 24 November 2017.

                The letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 NOVEMBER 2017

Letter from President Halimah Yacob to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

25 November 2017

His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi
President
Arab Republic of Egypt 

Your Excellency,

I was appalled by the attack on Al-Rawdah mosque in the North Sinai city of Bir Al-Abed on 24 November 2017, which led to the loss of many innocent lives and the injuries of countless others.  On behalf of the people of Singapore, I convey our heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency and to the bereaved families.  I wish those injured a speedy recovery.  

Singapore unequivocally condemns this heinous attack.  We reaffirm our solidarity with Egypt and your people in this fight against the scourge of terrorism.  I am confident that under your leadership, Egyptians will stand resolutely together to face this threat with strength and fortitude.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Egypt and your people in this time of national mourning.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Acting Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Mostafa Madbouly 

25 November 2017

Dear Acting Prime Minister,

            I was shocked and greatly dismayed by the deadly gun and bomb attack on Al-Rawdah mosque in the North Sinai city of Bir Al-Abed on 24 November 2017.

            Singapore strongly condemns this cowardly assault on peaceful worshippers during Friday prayers.  Egypt has long been steadfast and resolute in the face of terror and violence.  I am confident that Egypt and her people will overcome this attack with resilience and strength.

            Singapore stands united with Egypt in this difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and victims in this time of national mourning.

Yours sincerely,

His Excellency Mostafa Madbouly
Acting Prime Minister
Arab Republic of Egypt