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MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Car Bomb Attack in Ankara, Turkey on 17 February 2016
18 February 2016
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President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan have written to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu respectively to condemn the car bomb attack in Ankara, Turkey on 17 February 2016.
The text of the letters is appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
18 FEBRUARY 2016
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Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
18 February 2016
His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President
Republic of Turkey
Your Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the car bomb attack which took place in Ankara on 17 February 2016. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
Singapore condemns this horrific attack which has claimed so many innocent lives. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and the people of Turkey during this period of grief. We also hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Yours sincerely,
TONY TAN KENG YAM
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Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu
18 February 2016
Dear Prime Minister,
I was shocked to hear of the tragic car bomb explosion in Ankara on 17 February 2016. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones.
Singapore strongly condemns this vicious act of terror which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives. We stand in solidarity with Turkey and remain resolute in our efforts to combat terrorism.
Our thoughts are with you and the Turkish people during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
LEE HSIEN LOONG
His Excellency Ahmet Davutoğlu
Prime Minister
Republic of Turkey
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Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
18 February 2016
H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Turkey
Excellency,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic car bomb attack that took place in Ankara on 17 February 2016.
Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and the people of Turkey during this difficult time. Singapore strongly condemns this senseless act of terror. We must remain resolute in this global fight against terrorism.
Yours sincerely,
DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN