Singapore Prime Minister thanks overseas communities and addresses regional security concerns affecting citizens and families.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Singaporean communities living and working in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his overseas visits, thanking them for their contributions to bilateral relations and addressing concerns arising from recent developments in the Middle East. He also highlighted the Singapore Government’s efforts to assist citizens seeking to return home during the conflict, emphasising the country’s commitment to their safety and well-being.
During the engagements, Mr Wong met Singaporeans residing in both countries to hear from and connect with members of the overseas community. He acknowledged their role in maintaining ties between Singapore and their host countries through their professional contributions and daily interactions with local communities.
Mr Wong said, “Always a pleasure to meet fellow Singaporeans during my overseas visits!” He added that he was “Glad to catch up with our Singaporean communities living and working in Qatar and the UAE.”
The Prime Minister recognised that Singaporeans in the region, as well as their families and loved ones back home, had experienced uncertainty following recent developments in the Middle East. He highlighted the Government’s response during the conflict, including the arrangement of repatriation flights for Singaporeans who wished to return home.
“I know the recent developments in the Middle East have been unsettling for Singaporeans in the region, as well as their families and loved ones back home,” Mr Wong said. “That is why we arranged repatriation flights during the conflict to help Singaporeans who wished to return home.”
He added that the Government would continue to prioritise the safety of Singaporeans overseas. “We will always look out for our people and do everything we can to keep them safe,” he said.
Mr Wong also expressed appreciation to Singaporeans in Qatar and the UAE for supporting one another while living abroad. He acknowledged their efforts to represent Singapore through their work and interactions in their respective host countries.
“Thank you to our Singaporeans in Qatar and the UAE for looking out for one another, and for flying our flag high,” he said.
Concluding his message, Mr Wong reiterated Singapore’s enduring connection with its citizens overseas, stating: “Wherever you may be in the world, Singapore will always be home.”
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