A great leader and statesman': ASEAN Secretary-General on Lee Kuan Yew

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SINGAPORE: The Secretary-General of ASEAN Le Luong Minh paid his last respects to to Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on Wednesday (Mar 25), describing him as a "great leader and statesman".

Mr Minh wrote in the condolence book that Mr Lee's "distinct vision and dedication was instrumental in turning Singapore into a modern and vibrant state that it is today".

He added: "It was his same distinct vision and commitment that contributed to the birth and rise of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for which he had left a lasting legacy, for which he will forever be remembered by the people of the ASEAN Community."

- CNA/ac