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MFA Press Release: Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City, Canada on 29 January 2017
31 January 2017
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President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to the Governor General of Canada His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnston and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau respectively to convey their condolences on the attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City on 29 January 2017.
The texts of the letters are appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
30 JANUARY 2017
Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to Governor General of Canada His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnston:
30 January 2017
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnston
Governor General and Commander-in-Chief
Canada
Your Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City on 29 January 2017. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims.
Singapore strongly condemns the shooting which took place at a sacred place of worship during prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Canadian people during this challenging period.
Yours sincerely,
TONY TAN KENG YAM
Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
30 January 2017
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau,
I was shocked by the deadly shooting at the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre on 29 January 2017 during evening prayers. Singapore strongly condemns the attack at a sacred place of worship that has resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Our thoughts are with the Canadian people.
Yours sincerely,
LEE HSIEN LOONG
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister
Canada