PM Wong, Trump reaffirm Singapore-US partnership in phone call in 60th year of diplomatic ties

PM Lawrence Wong (right) shaking hands with US President Donald Trump at the Apec leaders’ meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea on Oct 29, 2025. - Photo: ST file

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Friday (Jan 2) and reaffirmed the two countries’ partnership as they mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2026.

In a statement on Jan 2, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the two leaders reaffirmed the enduring strength of the mutually beneficial partnership between Singapore and the United States, which spans multiple domains.