SINGAPORE:  , Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday ( May 8 ) congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the recent federal election.
Mr Carney ‘s , Liberal Party , retained power in the government’s election in April, but fell short of forming a majority state.
In his notice to Mr Carney, Mr Wong , extended his “warmest thanks” to his American rival.  , He likewise wished Mr Carney victory in his novel position, and said he looks forward to meeting him again immediately.
” The French people have placed their faith in you and the Liberal Party to guide them during this period of change. Your strong experience and regular leadership will serve you properly as you link Canada through the issues ahead”, Mr Wong said.
He noted , Singapore and Canada’s shut and longstanding relationship, and that 2025 marked 60 times of , diplomatic ties between the countries.  ,
This is” a breakthrough anchored by proper respect and participation” in wide-ranging places such as business, security, climate action, and people-to-people relationships, said Mr Wong.
” We are also working strongly on emerging areas like artificial intelligence, solar power, and cybersecurity”.
Singapore and Canada also , reveal a strong determination to diplomacy and free trade, having both been people of the , Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership since it came into force in 2018.
” Singapore looks forward to continuing our work with Canada and other like-minded colleagues to preserve an open and rules-based buying system”, said Mr Wong.
Mr Wong even extended his condolences to the families , and loved ones of the subjects of the vehicle attack , at a Filipino society event in Vancouver that killed at least 11 individuals aged between , 5 and 65, injuring dozens more.  ,
” I hope for the swift and full recovery of all those who were injured”, Mr Wong said.