Lawrence Wong Holds Talks With Gulf Leaders on Security of Singapore Citizens

Singapore: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore has spoken with Gulf leaders about the growing tensions in the Middle East, emphasising Singapore’s worries about the developing regional war and the security of its residents abroad.

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The Prime Minister said in a post on X that he had discussed recent events in the area with the Amir of Qatar. “His Highness Sheikh @TamimBinHamad, the Emir of Qatar, and I had a conversation yesterday regarding the changing Middle East crisis. I communicated Singapore’s support for diplomatic measures to reduce tensions and advance regional stability, while he discussed the most recent developments.”

Additionally, the Prime Minister acknowledged having a separate discussion with the President of the United Arab Emirates in which he expressed gratitude for the support given to Singaporeans residing there. “I discussed the worsening situation in the Middle East with His Highness Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, earlier. I expressed my gratitude to His Highness and the UAE government for helping Singaporeans living in the UAE.

The calls coincide with the ongoing escalation of regional tensions, which prompts international leaders to coordinate and engage in diplomatic outreach. Singapore reaffirmed its support for communication and diplomatic initiatives meant to ease tensions and preserve Middle Eastern stability.

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