The Istana, Singapore
May 31, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, congratulating him on his assumption as the 4th Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, in a meeting at The Istana.

The President expressed his confidence in Prime Minister Wong’s leadership towards continuing the legacy of his predecessors and ushering in a new era of Philippines-Singapore relations.

The two Leaders discussed the current bilateral relations between the Philippines and Singapore, key regional issues and various areas of cooperation, among others.

On 15 May 2024, Prime Minister Wong was officially sworn into office, marking the first Singaporean leader born after its independence in 1965. He succeeded Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, aged 72, who served as Singapore’s Prime Minister for 20 years. The former Prime Minister is now serving as Senior Minister in Prime Minister Wong’s Cabinet.

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