Two days on from the terror attack that took place on Westminster Bridge, near the British Parliament House in London, UK, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made his first comments on the incident.

We hadn't heard from him till now because he's been in Vietnam on an official visit, with Friday being his final day.

The media accompanying him took the opportunity to request his remarks, which were recorded in a video put up by TODAY.

Here's what he said in the slightly-more-than-a-minute-long clip:

"It is something we have to be conscious about and these things can happen, and they have happened in many other cities. It could happen in Singapore.

It's one person. We don't know exactly the circumstances. He had a criminal record. He may have been a criminal, now adopting the ISIS flag. He could have been converted and adopted the ideology of extremist jihadism. We are not sure yet, but in modern civilised world, we cannot be fortified every single moment of our lives. We have to go on the basis that we are working together.

We trust one another. We work with one another. We are on our guard. But at the same time we know that there is no 100 per cent foolproof protection.

It has happened elsewhere. Nobody can say it will never happen in Singapore. If it does happen, I think we will have to have that fortitude and resilience, and that unity to say that this ia a bad thing which has happened. Let's find out what was the background, and let's do what we need to do, but at the same time carry on with our lives and tomorrow is another day Singapore survives."

On Wednesday and Thursday, several ministers also expressed their condolences and support for the UK after the terror attack.

President Tony Tan and PM Lee had also written to UK leaders on Thursday (Mar. 23) to express their condolences over the attack, which saw four people killed, including the attacker, and about 40 others injured.

Writing to Queen Elizabeth II, Tan said:

Your Majesty,

I am deeply saddened by the vicious attack in Westminster, London on 22 March 2017 which resulted in many casualties. On behalf of the people of Singapore, I convey our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and whose lives have been affected by this horrific incident. We wish those injured a speedy recovery.

Singapore strongly condemns this senseless and horrific terrorist act. Singapore stands in solidarity with the United Kingdom during this difficult time, and in the broader fight against terror.

Yours sincerely,

TONY TAN KENG YAM

In his letter to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, PM Lee wrote:

Dear Prime Minister May,

I was shocked by the horrific terrorist attack in Westminster, London on 22 March 2017 which killed several people, including a police officer, and injured many others. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I extend my condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured a quick recovery.

Singapore strongly condemns this attack, and stands in solidarity with the United Kingdom against such acts that attempt to incite fear, create divisions and disrupt our lives. I am confident that the British people will overcome this challenging period with dignity and fortitude.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

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