MFA Press Statement: Congratulatory Messages from PM Lee Hsien Loong and ESM Goh Chok Tong to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Thein Sein and Chairperson of the National League for Democracy Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

          Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have written to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Thein Sein to congratulate him on Myanmar’s successful conduct of its landmark General Elections on 8 November 2015.  Prime Minister Lee and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh have also written to Chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to congratulate her on the NLD’s victory at the General Elections. 

          The texts of Prime Minister Lee and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh’s letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

19 NOVEMBER 2015

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President U Thein Sein

17 November 2015

Dear President Thein Sein,

                   I write to congratulate you and the people of Myanmar on the successful conduct of your historic General Elections on 8 November 2015. 

                   This was made possible with the sincere efforts of all stakeholders, including the political parties, the Union Election Commission and the security institutions, to ensure that the General Elections were peaceful and orderly.  The successful General Elections showed Myanmar’s remarkable progress towards democracy since it embarked on the path of political and economic reforms under your leadership.

                   Singapore is a friend of Myanmar.  I understand that the stakeholders will be meeting soon to work together towards reconciliation as well as a peaceful and orderly transition to the new government. 

                   I wish you good health and success.

Yours sincerely

Lee Hsien Loong

His Excellency U Thein Sein

President

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Letter from Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to President U Thein Sein

17 November 2015

His Excellency U Thein Sein

President

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Dear President Thein Sein

               I congratulate you and the people of Myanmar warmly on the success of Myanmar’s historic General Elections on 8 November 2015, which were conducted in a well-ordered and peaceful manner. 

               The smooth General Elections were an important achievement for Myanmar.  They were made through the concerted effort of all stakeholders – the political parties, the Union Election Commission, the security institutions and the Myanmar people.  They showed how far Myanmar has come since it began its economic and democratic transition under your leadership. 

               I am encouraged that the stakeholders have committed to working together towards national reconciliation and a peaceful and orderly transition to the new government.  As a close friend and fellow ASEAN member, Singapore wishes Myanmar well during this transition period and beyond.

               I wish you good health and success.

Yours sincerely

GOH CHOK TONG

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Chairperson of the National League for Democracy Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

17 November 2015

Dear Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,

                   I write to congratulate you and the National League for Democracy (NLD) on your success in Myanmar’s historic and peaceful General Elections held on 8 November 2015.

                   The NLD’s victory reflects the support and hope that the Myanmar people have in you and your party.  All key stakeholders have expressed willingness to work together towards reconciliation to fulfil the people’s aspirations as well as a peaceful and orderly transition to the next government. 

                    I wish you good health and success.

Yours sincerely

Lee Hsien Loong

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Chairperson

National League for Democracy

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Letter from Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong to Chairperson of the National League for Democracy Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

17 November 2015

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Chairperson

National League for Democracy

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Dear Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

               My heartiest congratulations to you and the National League for Democracy (NLD) for your victory in Myanmar’s historic General Elections held on 8 November 2015.  The General Elections, which were held in a peaceful and orderly manner, are an important milestone in Myanmar’s democratic transition. 

               The NLD’s strong results in the elections show clearly that the Myanmar people have placed their faith in you and your party.  I am encouraged that all key stakeholders have expressed their willingness to cooperate and work towards peaceful national reconciliation.  The next step for Myanmar will be to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition to the next government.  As a friend of Myanmar, I wish you and Myanmar well, and stand ready to assist in any way I can. 

               I wish you good health and success in your challenges ahead.

Yours sincerely,

GOH CHOK TONG