Ani Yudhoyono Meninggal Dunia, Presiden dan PM Singapura Ucapkan Belasungkawa

Merdeka.com - Presiden Singapura Halimah Yacob mengirimkan ucapan belasungkawa pada Presiden Indonesia ke-6 Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) usai sang istri, Ani Yudhoyono meninggal dunia siang tadi. Selain presiden, Perdana Menteri Singapura Lee Hsien Loong turut mengirimkan ucapan.

Halimah Yacob mengatakan Ani Yudhoyono ialah sosok yang kuat dan penuh kasih sayang dalam mendampingi SBY selama memimpin Indonesia. Kepergian Ani Yudhoyono merupakan kehilangan untuk masyarakat Indonesia dan orang-orang yang mencintainya pada khususnya.

"Ketangguhannya dalam menangani situasi sulit terlihat ketika kami bertemu pada Maret 2019," ujar Halimah Yacob dalam keterangannya, Sabtu (1/6).

Sementara, Perdana Menteri Lee Hsien mengatakan Ani Yudhoyono telah dianggapnya sebagai teman oleh dirinya dan istri. Menurutnya, Ani Yudhoyono merupakan pilar dari kekuatan dan dukungan pada SBY dan keluarga.

"Komitmennya dalam melayani dan membantu diberikannya pada seluruh lapisan masyarakat Indonesia sehingga mengubah kehidupan mereka," jelas Lee Hsien Long.

Berikut isi lengkap surat dari kedua orang petinggi Singapura tersebut usai Ani Yudhoyono meninggal dunia.

Letter from President Halimah Yacob to Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

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1 June 2019

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Prof. Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

6th President of the Republic of Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia

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Dear Bapak Yudhoyono,

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On behalf of the people of Singapore, my husband Mohamed and I express our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved wife, Almarhumah Ibu Ani Yudhoyono. Ibu Ani was well-loved by everyone for her compassion. During your Presidency, many remembered her for the grace and strength in supporting your term of office. Her dignity and resilience in a very trying situation was also clear to all when we met in March 2019. Her passing is a loss to her loved ones and the people of Indonesia.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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Yours sincerely,

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HALIMAH YACOB

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

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1 June 2019

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Dear Bapak Yudhoyono,

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Ho Ching and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved wife, Ibu Ani Yudhoyono.

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Ibu Ani was a dear friend to us. We fondly remember our various interactions with both of you over the years. She was a pillar of strength and support to you and your family. Her deep commitment to service and to helping her fellow citizens touched Indonesians of all backgrounds and made a significant difference to their lives. Ibu Ani’s passing is a great loss to Indonesia.

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I know that no words can lighten your grief and sorrow at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find the strength and the faith to endure, and in time to accept, this grievous loss.

Yours sincerely,

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LEE HSIEN LOONG