Lawrence Wong Sworn Takes Over from Lee Hsien Loong, Promises to Lead Singapore into a New Era of Economic and Social Development
President Tharman said he had full confidence in Wong’s leadership abilities as Singapore entered uncharted territory internationally, and that he had played a key role in shaping the country’s economic and social policies.
Economist Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore. Let us tell you that Wong is 51 years old and he is going to replace 72-year-old Hsien Loong. Wong took his oath under President Tharman. Lee Hsien Loong was the Prime Minister of Singapore for almost two decades. Both leaders Wong and Lee Hsien Loong are members of the ruling People’s Action Party, which has been leading Singapore for the last 5 decades.
According to Asia News Channel, Wong was nominated in April 2022 and promoted to Deputy Prime Minister in June of the same year.
In 1997, he took charge of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
You will be surprised to know that Wong worked as a civil servant for 14 years before entering politics. In 1997, Wong took over as the executive director of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Speaking earlier this week, Wong said: “My priority is to build the best team to serve Singapore and Singaporeans.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Lawrence Wong
Lawrence Wong becomes the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi also congratulated Wong on becoming the Prime Minister.
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