Singapore PM reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with US under Trump

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Singapore PM reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with US under Trump
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PM Lawrence Wong said Singapore is keen on furthering areas of cooperation with US President-elect Donald Trump and his team. - ST

“We will look forward to working with them, and the new administration, to strengthen our bilateral ties, and also to strengthen America’s partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region,” he said on Nov 6. PM Wong also wrote congratulatory letters to Trump and his vice-presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, on Nov 6.

PM Wong similarly wished Vance well, and said that he looks forward to working with both men to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. PM Wong noted how Singapore is the only country in Asean with a free trade agreement with the US, which was inked some 20 years ago. Singapore is the US’ largest trading partner in South-east Asia, and its 18th-largest trading partner overall.

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