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.