“A Lion Among Leaders”, What World Leaders Have To Say About The Great Lee Kuan Yew

Leaders around the world mourn and praise Lee Kuan Yew's lifelong legacy in turning Singapore from 'mudflats to metropolis' as quoted by the ambitious man in his own words.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak personally reaches out to Lee Hsien Loong, saying that his father's "legacy is assured"

Mr Lee Kuan Yew called on Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the administrative capital of Putrajaya, 9 June, 2009.

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PKR hailed Kuan Yew as "a nation-builder like the late Tunku Abdul Rahman."

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United States' President Barack Obama says Lee Kuan Yew was "one of the great strategists of Asian affairs"

Singapore's then-Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew (left) meets with U.S. President Barack Obama in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, 29 Oct 2009.

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United Kingdom's Prime Minister David Cameron says Lee Kuan Yew turned Singapore into one of the great success stories of modern world

From left: British Prime Minister David Cameron (left) shakes hands with Mr Lee Kuan Yew (right), 15 Sep, 2009.

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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said she admired Lee Kuan Yew for the strength of his convictions, the clarity in his views, and the directness in his speech

Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher greeted by then Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew at the Istana, Singapore on 31 July 1998.

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New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key was struck by his unwavering determination to see Singapore succeed

Prime Minister John Key (left) with Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (centre).

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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah admires Lee Kuan Yew's effort to impart his wisdom and guidance to help all Singaporeans grow

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left) shakes hands with Mr Lee Kuan Yew while Mr Lee's wife, Mdm Kwa Geok Choo (right) looks on at the Brunei Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Bolkiah's wedding ceremony in Bandar Seri Begawan, 9 Sep , 2004.

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Philippines President Benigno Aquino applauds Lee's unswerving devotion to Singapore that earned him the respect of nations worldwide

Philippine President Benigno Aquino chats with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, also Mr Lee's son during their meeting at the Istana presidential palace in Singapore, 18 Nov.

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China's President Xi Jinping recognises Mr Lee as widely respected by the international community, strategist and a statesman

President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with Lee Kuan Yew at the Great Hall of The People, Beijing, Nov 2007.

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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes him as a far-sighted statesman and a lion among leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the death of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, New Delhi, 23 March.

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo acknowledges Mr Lee as a great leader, statesman who loved his people and one of the most influential politicians in Asia

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says the former Prime Minister was a close friend of Indonesia and renowned as the founding father of modern Singapore.

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Unwavering in his beliefs and strong in his dedication to Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew was definitely a force to be reckoned with

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The flood of condolences and admiration is in response to Lee Kuan Yew's passing:

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