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Published Wed, Nov 11, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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EXPRESSING his condolences on the death of former West German chancellor Helmut Schmidt, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Mr Schmidt was a "visionary leader" and a close friend of Singapore.

"He had a strategic view of the world, and was a strong supporter of closer relations between our two countries," said Mr Lee in his condolence letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday.

Lee Hsien LoongGermanyMinistry of Foreign AffairsLee Kuan Yew

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