SINGAPORE, Nov. 5 (Bernama) — Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has expressed his goal of handing over leadership to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, before the next general election.
“Lawrence and the 4G (fourth generation) equipment have been running for many years. They’ve taken on more important day-to-day tasks and are ready to take charge.
“They have earned their credentials with the COVID-19 crisis and, increasingly, are setting the national agenda. They have partnered with Singaporeans in Exercise Forward SG,” Lee said at the 2023 People’s Action Party (PAP) conference and awards ceremony here. on Sunday.
According to Lee, who is the general secretary of the PAP, Lawrence tells him that “he is ready”.
“The 4G equipment is also ready. I have full confidence in Lawrence and his team. There is no explanation for delaying the political transition,” he said.
Lee, who turns 71 this year, said that because of COVID-19, he wouldn’t pass the baton until his 70th birthday, as he had hoped.
“But if all goes well, I will pass the baton during the PAP’s 70th anniversary next year,” he said.
The PAP was founded on November 21, 1954.
Lee became emotional at the end of his hour-long speech.
“It has been a wonderful blessing and honour for me to have served the country, first in the SAF (Singapore Armed Forces) and then in government throughout my adult life.
“I’ve been a minister for almost 20 years,” he said.
Lee said Singapore and the PAP had been profoundly transformed, through their many trials and tribulations, but some things never changed.
“We dress in white and officially treat each other as comrades. We remain committed to Singapore, we still feel the call to serve the people, we still have a duty to help future generations keep this filthy island country filthy rich and safe.
“These things haven’t been replaced under my leadership, and possibly won’t be under 4G either,” he said.
Singapore’s GE took office in July 2020.
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