SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Might 8) congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory within the recent federal election.
Mr Carney’s Liberal Celebration retained energy within the nation’s election in April, however fell in need of forming a majority authorities.
In his letter to Mr Carney, Mr Wong prolonged his “warmest congratulations” to his Canadian counterpart. He additionally wished Mr Carney success in his new function, and stated he seems to be ahead to assembly him once more quickly.
“The Canadian folks have positioned their belief in you and the Liberal Celebration to steer them throughout this era of change. Your deep expertise and regular management will serve you properly as you information Canada by way of the challenges forward,” Mr Wong stated.
He famous Singapore and Canada’s shut and longstanding partnership, and that 2025 marked 60 years of diplomatic relations between the international locations.
That is “a milestone anchored by strategic belief and cooperation” in wide-ranging areas reminiscent of commerce, safety, local weather motion, and people-to-people ties, stated Mr Wong.
“We’re additionally working intently on rising areas like synthetic intelligence, renewable power, and cybersecurity.”
Singapore and Canada additionally share a powerful dedication to multilateralism and free commerce, having each been members of the Complete and Progressive Settlement for Trans-Pacific Partnership because it got here into pressure in 2018.
“Singapore seems to be ahead to persevering with our work with Canada and different like-minded companions to uphold an open and rules-based buying and selling system,” stated Mr Wong.
Mr Wong additionally prolonged his condolences to the households and family members of the victims of the car attack at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver that killed at the very least 11 folks aged between 5 and 65, injuring dozens extra.
“I hope for the swift and full restoration of all those that had been injured,” Mr Wong stated.
