MFA Press Statement: Congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, 12 July 2016

                        Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to congratulate him on the Coalition’s return to government following the Federal Election. The text of the letter is below.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

12 JULY 2016

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12 July 2016

Dear Prime Minister Turnbull,

                        On behalf of the Government, I would like to convey my warm congratulations on your election as the Prime Minister of Australia.      

                        Singapore and Australia enjoy excellent relations.  I deeply appreciated your support in concluding the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which has further elevated our longstanding friendship into a deep and dynamic partnership. It will bring our two countries even closer in all areas, notably in the areas of trade and investment, defence and security, as well as science and innovation. 

                        Ho Ching and I send our best wishes to you and Lucy.  May you both continue to enjoy good health and every success in your endeavours.

Yours sincerely,

Lee Hsien Loong

The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP

Prime Minister

Commonwealth of Australia