(VOVWORLD) - Lawrence Wong took his oath of office as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on Wednesday at the Istana (Singapore’s presidential palace).
Lawrence Wong (left) took his oath of office as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on May 15, 2024 at the Istana. (Photo: AFP) |
Wong will continue to hold the position of Finance Minister to ensure continuity and stability.
Afterward, Wong outlined a roadmap for Singapore’s development, noting that Singapore's approach to foreign policy is to stick to national interests and act in a way that is consistent and principled.
Singapore currently enjoys a strong reputation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and promoting relations with ASEAN is one of Singapore's top goals.