PRESIDENT SR Nathan has written a letter to Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni to thank him for his condolences and his country's efforts in the search and recovery operation mounted during the recent dragon boat tragedy.
The Cambodian monarch had sent Singapore a condolence letter on Sunday, two days after the tragedy that killed five Singaporean rowers at Phnom Penh's Tonle Sap river.
President Nathan's reply was dated Wednesday.
Mr Nathan wrote: "I am deeply appreciative of all the cooperation and assistance rendered to the Singapore Embassy and the families of the bereaved, the injured and other team members, following the mishap.
"Singaporeans of all walks of life also greatly appreciate the assistance rendered and sympathy expressed by many Cambodians in Phnom Penh."
Saying that Singapore and Cambodia share close bonds in many areas, Mr Nathan added: "The untiring efforts of Your Majesty's Government in helping us in this tragic episode underscores this very close link.
"On behalf of the people of Singapore and the bereaved families, I thank you for your kind words of comfort."
The Cambodian monarch had sent Singapore a condolence letter on Sunday, two days after the tragedy that killed five Singaporean rowers at Phnom Penh's Tonle Sap river.
President Nathan's reply was dated Wednesday.
Mr Nathan wrote: "I am deeply appreciative of all the cooperation and assistance rendered to the Singapore Embassy and the families of the bereaved, the injured and other team members, following the mishap.
"Singaporeans of all walks of life also greatly appreciate the assistance rendered and sympathy expressed by many Cambodians in Phnom Penh."
Saying that Singapore and Cambodia share close bonds in many areas, Mr Nathan added: "The untiring efforts of Your Majesty's Government in helping us in this tragic episode underscores this very close link.
"On behalf of the people of Singapore and the bereaved families, I thank you for your kind words of comfort."
