Congratulatory Letter from Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, 20 July 2026

          Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong has written to congratulate British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his appointment on 20 July 2026. The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

20 JULY 2026

20 July 2026

The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP

Prime Minister

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dear Prime Minister Burnham,

          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.

          Singapore and the UK enjoy a close and enduring partnership, underpinned by our Strategic Partnership. It reflects the breadth and depth of our cooperation, as well as the trust our countries have built over many decades. I am confident that we will continue to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of areas, including in innovation, science and technology, and defence.

          Our two countries have long demonstrated that even in a period of profound global uncertainty, trusted partners can achieve more by working together. Singapore greatly values the UK’s continued engagement of the region, including as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner and through the Five Power Defence Arrangements. As Singapore assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship and the UK holds the G20 Presidency in 2027, we have a unique opportunity to work closely together to strengthen multilateral cooperation, and address shared global and regional challenges.

          I look forward to meeting you soon, and to working with you to further strengthen the partnership between Singapore and the UK. I also hope to welcome you to Singapore.

Yours Sincerely,

LAWRENCE WONG