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Singaporean leaders convey condolences, strongly condemn terror attacks in Istanbul

Xinhua, June 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore's President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to their Turkish counterparts respectively to convey condolences, as well as strongly condemns the terror attacks at Istanbul Ataturk Airport on Tuesday, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement on Wednesday.

In the letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President Tan wrote he was "shocked" by the terror attacks at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, and stressed that "Singapore strongly condemns this act of terror against innocent civilians and stands united with Turkey in its fight against terrorism."

President Tan also conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish those injured a speedy recovery on behalf of the people of Singapore.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he was "shocked and saddened" to learn of the terror attack in his letter to Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

PM Lee reiterated that "Singapore strongly condemns this heinous act and stands in solidarity with Turkey in countering this global menace of terrorism."

"I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish those injured a full and quick recovery," added PM Lee.

At least 36 were killed and many others injured in the bombing attacks at Ataturk international airport on Tuesday night. Enditem