MFA Press Statement: Condolence letters from Singapore leaders to their French counterparts on the terrorist attacks in Paris, France on 13 November 2015

      President Tony Tan Keng Yam has written to François Hollande, President of the French Republic, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the French Republic, to convey their condolences on the terrorist attacks in Paris, France on 13 November 2015. The text of the letters is appended below.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

14 NOVEMBER 2015

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Condolence Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam

14 November 2015

His Excellency François Hollande

President

French Republic

Your Excellency,

     I was saddened to hear of the multiple terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015.  On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones.

     As France mourns the victims, Singapore stands in solidarity with the French people in this difficult time. 

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

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Condolence Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

14 November 2015

His Excellency Laurent Fabius

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development

French Republic

Dear Laurent,

     I was deeply horrified to learn of the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015 that claimed so many innocent lives.    

     Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies to the French people and the families and loved ones of the victims.  Singapore stands in solidarity with France against terror and we support France’s efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN