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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has expressed his deepest gratitude to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen for his government's help in the dragon boat tragedy.
Mr Lee thanked the Cambodian government for its massive search and rescue operation, and for helping bereaved families and injured team members.
He said Cambodian officials worked closely with staff from the Singapore Embassy and went out of their way to extend their full assistance and cooperation.
He said this was a reflection of the very close and strong ties between Singapore and Cambodia.
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has also sent a letter to President S.R. Nathan to extend his "sincere condolences and profound sympathy" to the families of the five Singapore national dragon boaters who lost their lives in the tragic accident.
In his letter, the King said his people shared in "the sufferings of the people of Singapore". - CNA/ac/de
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