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MFA Press Statement: Condolence messages from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno S. Aquino and Prime Minister of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsing Thammavong

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18 October 2013

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written letters to President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno S. Aquino to convey his condolences in the wake of the earthquake in the Visayas Region, Phi...

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written letters to President of the Republic of the Philippines Benigno S. Aquino to convey his condolences in the wake of the earthquake in the Visayas Region, Philippines, on 15 October 2013; and to Prime Minister of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsing Thammavong to express his condolences following the crash of Lao Airlines flight QV301 on 16 October 2013.  The text of his letters are attached.     


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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
18 OCTOBER 2013

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Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Philippine President Benigno Aquino

18 October 2013

Dear President Aquino,

          On behalf of the Government and people of Singapore, I extend our deepest condolences to you and the people of the Philippines on the tragic loss of lives and destruction caused by the recent earthquake in Visayas. 

          Natural disasters such as these remind us of our common humanity.  I am confident that, under your leadership, your people will overcome this tragedy with fortitude and rebuild the affected areas.

          Our thoughts are with you and your people during this difficult time.

With my deepest sympathies,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III

President

Republic of the Philippines

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Condolence Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong

18 October 2013

Dear Prime Minister Thongsing,

          I was deeply saddened to learn of the Lao Airlines crash near Pakse airport on 16 October 2013. 

          On behalf of the Government and people of Singapore, I offer my condolences to you, the families of the victims and the people of Lao PDR on this tragedy.  Our thoughts are with you and your people during this time of sorrow.

With my deepest sympathies,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Thongsing Thammavong

Prime Minister

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

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