Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The text of the letter is appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 JULY 2019
Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
25 July 2019
Dear Prime Minister,
On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Your appointment comes at a pivotal moment of change, as the United Kingdom negotiates its future relationship with the European Union, and as countries everywhere strive to work out how they can coexist and cooperate in a new global environment. As we navigate these complexities, I look forward to the United Kingdom continuing to stand up for free trade, multilateralism and a rules-based international order.
This year is particularly significant for our relations, as it marks the bicentenary of the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in Singapore, which put Singapore on the course that has led us here today. Singapore is a steadfast partner of the United Kingdom, with close ties underpinned by deep historical links. We launched our Partnership for the Future in January 2019, focusing on future-oriented issues such as the digital economy, sustainable innovation, defence and security, as well as youth, education and culture. The Partnership reflects our comprehensive and growing relationship, which I look forward to working with you to develop further.
I wish you every success in your appointment, and hope you will find a chance to visit Singapore and the region again in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
LEE HSIEN LOONG
The Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP
Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland