SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Oct 15) congratulated New Zealand’s Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon on his election win.
Mr Luxon’s Nationwide Get together received sufficient seats in Saturday’s basic election in New Zealand to manipulate the nation in a coalition with the ACT occasion.
“On behalf of the federal government of Singapore, I warmly congratulate you on main the Nationwide Get together to victory on the basic election,” Mr Lee mentioned in a letter to Mr Luxon.
“I’m assured that New Zealand will thrive below your management amidst the unsure occasions forward.”
Mr Lee mirrored on the long-standing shut relationship between the 2 international locations, which is underpinned by the Singapore-New Zealand Enhanced Partnership.
“As like-minded companions, we’ve got joined fingers on many path-finding initiatives such because the Trans-Pacific Strategic Financial Partnership (P4) and the Digital Financial system Partnership Settlement (DEPA),” Mr Lee mentioned.
“I’m glad that either side are stepping up cooperation in strengthening provide chain resilience, which might be mutually useful on this more and more difficult and complicated international atmosphere.”
Mr Lee mentioned that he appeared ahead to working with Mr Luxon to additional strengthen bilateral ties in addition to regional and worldwide cooperation.
“I recall our assembly in June 2022 throughout your go to to Singapore, and stay up for assembly you once more quickly,” Mr Lee mentioned as he concluded his letter.
“I want you and your authorities each success.”
Mr Luxon’s victory ended the six-year reign of the centre-left Labour Get together, which is led by outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.
Mr Hipkins had succeeded Ms Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s chief in January.