MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the Stampede at Mina, Saudi Arabia

In response to media queries on the stampede at Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 24 September 2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesman said:

“We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic accident at Mina, outside the holy city of Makkah during the annual haj pilgrimage.  We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. 

Our Consulate-General in Jeddah has confirmed that the Singapore pilgrims are safe and accounted for.  As of 1900 hours, there have been no reports of any Singaporean casualties.  MFA will continue to keep in close contact with Singaporeans in the Kingdom as well as MUIS, and will monitor developments there closely.

Singaporeans who require consular assistance could contact the Singapore Embassy in Riyadh or the Singapore Consulate-General in Jeddah or the MFA Duty Officer (24-hours) at:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

Address: Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Telephone: +966-(11) 480-3855 or +966-500-191220

Fax: +966-(11) 483-0632

Email: singemb_ruh@mfa.sg

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)

Address: Villa No. 5, Mohammed Tawfiq Al Abbasi Street Off Hera'a Street, (Behind Danube Madinah Road) Opposite Al-Ghais Mosque

Telephone: +966-(12) 6073980, +966-(12) 6073981 6073981 or +966-505596481

Telefax: +966-(12) 6074280

E-mail: singcg_jed@mfa.sg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-Hours)

Address: Tanglin, Singapore 248163

Tel: 6379 8800 / 8855

Fax: 6476 7302

Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg”

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

24 SEPTEMBER 2015