President Tony Tan Keng Yam has written to Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to convey his condolences on the crane collapse at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The text of the letter is appended below.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
13 SEPTEMBER 2015
Letter from President Tony Tan Keng Yam to Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
12 September 2015
His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
[Your Majesty]
I am greatly saddened to learn of the tragic loss of lives and injuries to pilgrims caused by the crane accident at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on 11 September 2015.
On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty and the people of Saudi Arabia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families during this difficult time. We also hope for the speedy recovery for those who are injured.
I am fully confident that the Saudi hajj authorities will overcome this tragedy and do its best to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims who are visiting Makkah for the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Yours sincerely
TONY TAN KENG YAM