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Wong extends congratulations to Laos' new Prime Minister
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has congratulated Saleumxay Kommasith on his appointment as Laos' new Prime Minister, highlighting the strength of bilateral ties between the two nations as they mark a quarter-century of development cooperation.
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Mr Wong described Singapore-Laos relations as "very good and warm" in his message to the newly appointed Lao leader, underscoring the positive trajectory of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
The congratulatory message comes as Singapore and Laos commemorate 25 years of development cooperation, a milestone that reflects the depth of their engagement across multiple sectors.
The longstanding partnership between the two countries has encompassed economic initiatives, technical assistance, and capacity-building programmes. Singapore has maintained active development cooperation with Laos, supporting infrastructure projects and human resource development in line with both nations' strategic priorities.
The exchange of greetings between the two Prime Ministers signals continuity in bilateral relations and a commitment to further strengthening ties. The milestone of 25 years of cooperation demonstrates the sustained nature of engagement between Singapore and Laos, extending beyond formal diplomatic channels into substantive areas of mutual benefit.