In his letter to Mr Trump on Monday, Mr Wong stated that the US has performed “an indispensable function in safeguarding the worldwide commons, upholding stability and fostering worldwide safety”.
He expressed confidence that beneath Mr Trump’s management, the US will proceed to train its world function. He added that Singapore can proceed to be relied on as a “trusted buddy and companion, as we work collectively to advance our many shared pursuits”.
Mr Wong stated: “As we mentioned throughout our telephone name, Singapore and the US take pleasure in a superb partnership that has deepened through the years. Underpinned by the 2005 Strategic Framework Settlement, our defence cooperation stays sturdy, and our two militaries take pleasure in shut ties.
“We work intently within the areas of safety and counterterrorism, and Singapore stays the one Asian nation to have contributed navy belongings and personnel to the Defeat-ISIS coalition.”
Noting that the US-Singapore Free Commerce Settlement continues to convey “important advantages” to each international locations, Mr Wong stated bilateral commerce has “almost tripled” because it got here into drive in 2004, with the US constantly sustaining a big commerce surplus with Singapore.
He additionally stated that Singapore is the third-largest Asian investor within the US, with each investments and bilateral commerce supporting greater than 270,000 “well-paying jobs” throughout the US.
Singapore additionally offers a helpful gateway for American companies seeking to enterprise overseas and broaden their operations into Asia, he added.
Each Mr Tharman and Mr Wong stated they welcome Mr Trump, who got here to Singapore in 2018, to go to once more quickly.
