Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state's president to appoint Wong, who is currently deputy prime minister and finance minister, to succeed him, his office said in a brief statement.
“I ask all Singaporeans to give Lawrence and his team your full support, and work with them to create a brighter future for Singapore.” Lee has said there is no reason to delay the political transition and that passing the baton to Wong before national elections due next year will allow the 51-year-old politician to win his own mandate and take the country forward. Wong came to prominence while helping to coordinate Singapore’s fight against COVID-19.
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