MFA Press Statement: Condolence message from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain Mr Mariano Rajoy Brey on the train accident in Spain on 24 July 2013

                   Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written a letter to the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain Mr Mariano Rajoy Brey to convey his condolences on the train accident that happened near Santiago de Compostela, Spain, on 24 July 2013.  The text of his letter is attached.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

25 JULY 2013

Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

25 July 2013

Dear President Rajoy,

                        I was deeply saddened to learn of the train accident just outside your hometown Santiago de Compostela yesterday. 

                        On behalf of the Government and the people of Singapore, I offer my deepest condolences on this tragedy.  I wish you every success in your ongoing rescue efforts.  I am confident that the Kingdom of Spain will be able to overcome this disaster with fortitude and resilience.

                        Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the people of Spain during this period of grief.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

HE Mr Mariano Rajoy Brey

President of the Government

Kingdom of Spain