U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expresses grief over Lee's death and condolences to Singaporean people

Xinhua United Nations March 22 (Xinhua Khongmei Peire) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 22nd through a spokesman issued a statement on the death of Singapore's former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was deeply saddened by the day, to Lee Kuan Yew family, the government and the people of Singapore express their condolences.

The statement said Lee Kuan Yew is a legendary figure in Asia, because of his strong leadership and political ability to be widely respected. In his 30 years in office, he has helped Singapore transform from a developing country into one of the most developed countries and become a thriving international business hub.

The statement said Ban Ki-moon thanked the Singaporean government for his close cooperation with the United Nations and looked forward to deepening the partnership between the two sides.

Singapore's former prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, died at the Central hospital in Singapore early 23rd at the age of 91