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MFA Press Statement: Passing of Vietnam General Vo Nguyen Giap, 4 October 2013

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6 October 2013

The Government of Singapore is saddened to learn that General Vo Nguyen Giap passed away on 4 October 2013. General Giap played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s fight for independence. Prime Minister...

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The Government of Singapore is saddened to learn that General Vo Nguyen Giap passed away on 4 October 2013.  General Giap played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s fight for independence. 

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to express his condolences. 

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

6 OCTOBER 2013