MFA Press Statement: Condolence letters from Singapore leaders on the bomb blast in East Jakarta, Indonesia, on 24 May 2017

                President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia to convey their condolences on the bomb attack at the Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal in East Jakarta on 24 May 2017.

                The letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 MAY 2017

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Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia

25 May 2017

His Excellency Joko Widodo
President
Republic of Indonesia

Your Excellency,

                   I am deeply saddened to learn of the bomb blast on 24 May 2017 at the Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal in East Jakarta.  On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

                  Singapore strongly condemns this violent and callous act of terror which has caused the loss of innocent lives and many injuries.  We stand in solidarity with the people of Indonesia during this difficult time.

                  Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those affected.

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia

25 May 2017

Dear President Jokowi,

                   I was shocked and saddened to hear of the bomb blast at the Kampung Melayu Bus Terminal in East Jakarta on 24 May 2017.  The loss of lives and multiple injuries caused to the police and civilians was tragic, especially coming right before the holy month of Ramadan.

                  On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families.  We condemn this senseless act of violence.  We stand together with Indonesia against terrorism.  I am confident that the Indonesian Government and people will overcome this swiftly.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Joko Widodo
President
Republic of Indonesia