MFA Press Statement: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's Congratulatory Call to Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made a telephone call to Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak this afternoon. Prime Minister Lee congratulated Prime Minister Najib on his victory in the hard-fought General Election. Prime Minister Lee said that he looked forward to continue working with Prime Minister Najib to strengthen ties. Both Prime Ministers agreed to further enhance our close bilateral partnership.

Prime Minister Lee has also written a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Najib. The text of the letter is attached.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
6 MAY 2013

Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

6 May 2013

Dear Prime Minister Najib,

Congratulations on leading the Barisan Nasional to a well-deserved victory in the 13th General Election, as well as on your win in Pekan!  The Barisan Nasional’s convincing win reflects your people’s confidence in your leadership and the value they placed on continuity and stability.

This was a particularly hard-fought general election, but you ran a strong campaign that focused on your people’s concerns and persuaded them of your vision for Malaysia.

I wish you all the best in your next term of Government.  I look forward to continue working with you to deepen our bilateral cooperation.  As we discussed at our Leaders’ Retreat in February, our countries have large and growing stakes in each other’s success. Let us strengthen our close partnership for the benefit of both our peoples.

Ho Ching joins me in congratulating you and in wishing you and Datin Sri Rosmah continued good health and success. We hope to see you again before too long.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
Prime Minister
Malaysia