The Government of Singapore is saddened to learn that General Vo Nguyen Giap passed away on 4 October 2013. General Giap played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s fight for independence.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to express his condolences.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
6 OCTOBER 2013