Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Indonesian President Joko Widodo on AirAsia flight QZ 8501

31 December 2014

Dear President Joko Widodo,

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ 8501 had crashed on 28 December 2014.  On behalf of the Government and people of Singapore, I express our deepest condolences on this tragedy.  Our thoughts are with the bereaved families.

As I had conveyed to you during our telephone conversation on 28 December, Singapore stands in solidarity with Indonesia during this difficult time.  We will continue to work closely with Indonesia in the recovery operation and provide further assistance that may be required.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Ir. H. Joko Widodo
President
Republic of Indonesia