Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the phone on the Australian Labor Party’s victory at the Federal election in May 2022 and on his appointment as Prime Minister.
Both Prime Ministers reaffirmed the excellent and multifaceted relations between Singapore and Australia underpinned by the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They welcomed the good progress in bilateral cooperation in forward-looking areas including the green economy. The Prime Ministers looked forward to meeting in Australia later this year for the annual Leaders’ Meeting.
The Prime Ministers also discussed key regional and international developments. Prime Minister Lee welcomed Prime Minister Albanese’s commitment to deepen Australia’s engagement with Southeast Asia.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
9 JUNE 2022