SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrote to new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday (Jul 20) to congratulate him on his appointment.
“I extend my warmest congratulations on your appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom. I wish you every success as you lead the UK through this period of profound geopolitical and economic change, and as you work to build a stronger future for the British people,” said Mr Wong in a letter addressed to his British counterpart.
Britain’s King Charles III on Monday appointed Mr Burnham in the role after predecessor Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, said the palace.
Mr Wong noted in his letter that Singapore and the UK have a “close and enduring partnership”, underpinned by the strategic partnership between the countries.
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