Condolence Letter from PM Lee Hsien Loong to PM of the French Republic Manuel Valls on the attack on the offices of weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris

Prime Minister of the French Republic Manuel Valls

8 January 2015

Dear Prime Minister Valls,

I was shocked to learn of the brutal attack at the offices of the weekly magazine, Charlie Hebdo, in Paris that had claimed many lives. Singapore strongly condemns this savage act of terror.  It reminds us that terrorism and extremism pose a serious threat to all civilised societies, and that it is totally wrong, and contrary to the values of all religious faiths, to invoke religion to justify such savagery. 

I am confident that the perpetrators will be brought to justice and France will emerge stronger from this tragedy. 

On behalf of the Government and people of Singapore, I offer our deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones.  Our thoughts are with you and the French people during this difficult time. 

Yours Sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Manuel Valls
Prime Minister
French Republic