MFA Press Statement: Condolence Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on the Passing of Former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on 16 February 2016

      Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry to convey his condolences on the passing of former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on 16 February 2016. The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

19 FEBRUARY 2016

Condolence Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry

19 February 2016

H.E. Sameh Hassan Shoukry

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Arab Republic of Egypt

Excellency,

I would like to extend my deepest condolences on the passing of former United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Mr Boutros Boutros-Ghali.  As the first Arab UNSG to helm the United Nations, Mr Boutros-Ghali made significant contributions to his country and the international community throughout his illustrious career.

Mr Boutros-Ghali assumed post at the UN following the end of the Cold War with earnest goals to reform the organisation and build an institutional framework for international peace and security.  He stood firm in the face of powerful opposition, and gave voice to the needs of Africa and other developing countries.

We join you in mourning the loss of a great diplomat and statesman.

Yours sincerely,

DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN