Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. to extend condolences over the casualties and destruction caused by Tropical Storm Megi. Minister Balakrishnan conveyed Singapore’s offer to assist the Philippines in the ongoing relief efforts. The letter is appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
18 APRIL 2022
Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Teodoro L Locsin Jr.
18 April 2022
Honourable Teodoro L Locsin Jr.
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Republic of the Philippines
Dear Secretary Locsin,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of lives and destruction caused by Tropical Storm Megi, especially in Eastern Visayas where landslides have devastated entire villages. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Philippines as relief work continues for the displaced and affected communities.
Singapore stands ready to provide any assistance to the Philippines during this difficult time.
Yours Sincerely,
DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN