MFA Press Statement - Condolence Letters from Singapore Leaders on the attack on Coptic Christians in Minya, Egypt on 26 May 2017

        President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Prime Minister Sherif Ismail respectively to offer their condolences over the attack on Coptic Christians in Minya, Egypt on 26 May 2017.

        The letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

27 MAY 2017

Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

27 May 2017

His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi

President

Arab Republic of Egypt

Your Excellency,

        I was appalled by the attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Minya on 26 May 2017 which killed and injured many innocent Egyptians.  On behalf of the people of Singapore, I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and victims. 

        This senseless attack is yet another reminder of the global scourge of terrorism.  Singapore strongly condemns this cowardly act.  I am confident that under your leadership, Egypt will remain united in the face of adversity.

        Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Egyptian people in this time of grief.

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Sherif Ismail

27 May 2017

Dear Prime Minister,

        I was shocked and saddened by the deadly attack on a bus ferrying Coptic Christians in Minya on 26 May 2017.

        Singapore strongly condemns this senseless act of violence.  I convey my deepest sympathies to the Egyptian people and to the families who have lost their loved ones. 

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Sherif Ismail

Prime Minister

Arab Republic of Egypt