Rustam Minnikhanov expresses condolences over death of outstanding Singapore politician and statesman Mr Lee Kuan Yew

On March 23, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov expressed his deep condolences to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong over death of his father, an outstanding politician and statesman Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

“On behalf of all citizens of Tatarstan accept the deepest condolences over death of your father, an outstanding politician and statesman Mr Lee Kuan Yew. A unique, talented, very strong person, and a real patriot died. A new era in the history of your country is connected with his name. It is a big grievous loss for his family, Singapore citizens, and many politicians all over the world, for those who consider wise and experienced Lee Kuan Yew to be their teacher and the example of how one should work for the good of his people and native country.

I am mourning and sharing the grief with you.

Rustam Minnikhanov.”