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President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Matteo Renzi, respectively, to offer their condolences over the earthquake in central Italy.
The texts of the two letters are appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 AUGUST 2016
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Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella
24 August 2016
His Excellency Sergio Mattarella
President of the Italian Republic
Your Excellency,
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the earthquake in central Italy on 24 August 2016.
On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who perished in the disaster. I wish for the speedy recovery of those who were injured.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Italy during this difficult period.
Yours sincerely,
TONY TAN KENG YAM
Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Matteo Renzi
24 August 2016
Your Excellency,
I was saddened to learn of the earthquake in central Italy on 24 August 2016.
On behalf of the government and people of Singapore, I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and those affected by the disaster. Our thoughts are with the people of Italy during this time.
Yours sincerely,
Lee Hsien Loong
His Excellency Matteo Renzi
Prime Minister
Italian Republic
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