The United States congratulates Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his election as the ninth president of the Republic of Singapore.
The United States and Singapore share a longstanding and robust partnership built on a foundation of mutual respect, shared values, and common interests. We look forward to working closely with President-elect Shanmugaratnam and the people of Singapore to further strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations.
We also extend our gratitude to President Halimah Yacob for her contributions to the U.S.-Singapore bilateral relationship during her historic tenure as Singapore’s first female president.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs