President Tharman, PM Wong congratulate Trump on his inauguration
PRESIDENT Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have congratulated United States President Donald Trump on his inauguration, noting the strong ties between Singapore and the US.
In a Facebook post on Monday (Jan 20), President Tharman highlighted the strong partnership between Singapore and the US, underpinned by robust cooperation in fields like the economy, innovation and security.
New areas such as civil nuclear energy and critical and emerging technologies are also being explored, he said.
“We can and will surely deepen this partnership in the years to come,” he wrote.
President Tharman also noted that the world was at a crucial juncture.
“US leadership will be vital in achieving lasting peace, and prosperity. And so too in resolving the challenges of the global commons that nations large and small have an interest in,” he said.
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PM Wong, in a separate Facebook post on Jan 20, sent his congratulations to President Trump and US Vice-President JD Vance.
He noted that the US was one of the first nations to recognise Singapore’s independence in 1965, and the partnership between both countries has flourished over the decades.
The strong ties between Singapore and the US span many critical areas, from trade and investment to collaboration in outer space, and these shared pursuits are built on a deep reservoir of mutual trust, said PM Wong.
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“Singapore looks forward to working closely with the incoming administration to strengthen these bonds and explore new opportunities for closer cooperation,” he added.
PM Wong also said that the US has long been a pillar of global stability, security and innovation.
“Its leadership will be crucial in addressing today’s global challenges, and will continue to have an enduring impact on the world,” he said. THE STRAITS TIMES
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