Former President Shimon Peres eulogizing Lee Kuan Yew:

With a heavy heart and great sadness, we bow our head today for the memory of the great leader and visionary, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

Rarely do we encounter a man of vision who creates with sheer courage and determination, a greater nation. A man like him is one of a generation, a generation of leaders who have learned that the reality can be completely different with hope and hard work.

As a great leader of a small island, he taught us that true wealth lies in human potential, and not in natural resources. Israel and Singapore share this philosophy. I was privileged to be his friend and work with him. He leaves behind a legacy of leadership and vision and will be remembered within our hearts.

May his memory be blessed.

​From the office of Former President, Mr Shimon Peres, Monday 23 March 2015​