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MFA Press Release: Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the Terrorist Attacks in London, United Kingdom, 3 June 2017
5 June 2017
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President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom respectively to convey their condolences on the terrorist attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market in London on 3 June 2017.
The letters are appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
5 JUNE 2017
Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
5 June 2017
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
Your Majesty,
I was shocked by the vicious terrorist attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market on 3 June 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their bereaved families.
Singapore condemns these cowardly acts of terror. As we confront the global scourge of terrorism, I am confident that the resolve of the British people will not waver in the face of this tragedy.
Yours sincerely,
TONY TAN KENG YAM
Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May
5 June 2017
Dear Prime Minister May,
The Singapore Government condemns the terrorist attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market on 3 June 2017. We convey our condolences to those who lost loved ones and wish the injured a speedy recovery.
The British people have faced recent terror threats with fortitude and demonstrated that the terrorists will not prevail. We stand in solidarity with the United Kingdom during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
LEE HSIEN LOONG
The Rt Honourable Theresa May MP
Prime Minister
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland