PM Lee: A collective achievement

PM Lee: I want to thank our healthcare workers.

PM Lee: Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada para pekerja penjagaan kesihatan kita

李总理：我要感谢我们的医护人员

PM Lee: நமது சுகாதாரப் பராமரிப்பு ஊழியர்களுக்கு நான் நன்றி கூற விரும்புகிறேன்.

PM Lee: Please take the announcements in the right spirit

PM Lee: We have come a long way

At the joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, I explained that Singapore condemned the unprovoked attack by Russia on Ukraine because it violates international law and the UN Charter.

The sovereignty of all countries, big and small, must be respected.

My thanks to President Joe Biden for the warm welcome to the White House. The U.S. and Singapore have substantial areas of bilateral cooperation, and I am confident that our relationship will continue to grow stronger. 🇸🇬🇺🇸

Had a lively dialogue at the Council on Foreign Relations. We discussed the impact of the invasion on Ukraine, geopolitical issues, global security arrangements, and the climate crisis, among other topics.

You can watch the full dialogue here: https://youtu.be/4in2dk5qb80

Even in the midst of a pandemic, the Ukraine war and geopolitical tensions, the climate crisis remains the existential challenge of our times. Beyond mitigation measures, we must work on adaption, and search for new solutions to address this urgent challenge.

Tomorrow, Muslims in Singapore will begin their fast. I wish our Muslim friends a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan. Selamat menjalani ibadah puasa!

Earlier today at the Admin Service Appointment & Promotion Ceremony, I spoke about the key lessons from our COVID-19 experience and how we must improve to meet future challenges in a troubled and uncertain post COVID-19 world.

You may view my full speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cliDOBufWM

We have been battling COVID-19 for over two years now. It has been the crisis of our generation. Our journey has seen many twists and turns. But at every stage, the Public Service has responded swiftly, ably, and resiliently, working closely with the political leadership, doing its best to stay on top of the situation.

Key to our handling of the crisis has also been trust in the Government - trust that the Government has the best interest of Singapore and Singaporeans at heart, and trust that the Government is competent and will make the right decisions on behalf of Singaporeans.

The political leadership and Public Service must complement and support one another, and trust each other to play their respective roles, and this partnership is crucial.

Today, Tamils celebrate Puthandu, while Sikhs observe Vesakhi. To all our Indian friends celebrating their special occasions, may you and your family be blessed with health and happiness!

Wishing all Christians a blessed Good Friday, and a meaningful Easter weekend with loved ones and fellow faithful.

The 4G team, led by Lawrence Wong, will steer Singapore through many challenges ahead, such as rebuilding our economy & society after the pandemic, amid choppy geopolitical waters. I wish Lawrence & team the very best in carrying Singapore forward.

You can watch today’s full press conference on the 4G Leadership Transition here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqvAkd0-laMf-A6-kJEsk5TDYRtuXyb0D

Today marks my 10th year on social media. It’s been a fun, surprising, and instructive experience. My social media journey would be nothing without you. Thanks for your support, & here’s to many more years ahead!