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MFA Press Statement: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's Congratulatory Letter to the President of The Republic of Chile Sebastian Pinera

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14 October 2010

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrote to the President of the Republic of Chile Sebastian Pinera to convey his congratulations for the successful rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners. The text of Pr...

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrote to the President of the Republic of Chile Sebastian Pinera to convey his congratulations for the successful rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners. The text of Prime Minister Lee's letter is appended below.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
14 OCTOBER 2010

TEXT OF PRIME MINISTER LEE'S LETTER

14 October 2010

Dear President Pinera,

Please accept my congratulations on the successful rescue of the 33 trapped miners. Your team of rescuers have done Chile proud with their professional execution of an extremely difficult and risky operation. This success would not have been possible without the Chilean government's steady leadership and resolve.

Many Singaporeans watching the rescue operations have been impressed by the spirit and resilience of the Chilean people. We share the joy and celebration of the Chilean people, and especially with the families of the rescued miners. I wish all the rescued miners a speedy recovery to good health, and I look forward to meeting you at the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Yokohama next month.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Sebastian Pinera
President of the Republic of Chile

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