US President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term on January 20, 2025, receiving well-wishes from international leaders, including Singapore's President Halimah Yacob and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Both leaders emphasized the strong US-Singapore partnership and expressed confidence in continued collaboration on global issues.
US President Donald Trump reviewed the troops during his inauguration ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. This marks Mr Trump's second term in office, having previously served as president from 2017 to 2021. Congratulatory messages poured in from international leaders, including Singapore 's President Halimah Yacob and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan . President Halimah Yacob , in her message, extended her warmest congratulations on Mr.
Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America, highlighting the US's enduring dynamism, resilience, and innovation. She emphasized the importance of Mr. Trump's leadership in addressing the global challenges and opportunities facing both the US and the world. Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, also conveyed his greetings, underscoring the US's indispensable role in safeguarding global commons, upholding stability, and fostering international security. He expressed confidence that under Mr. Trump's leadership, the US would continue to exercise its global role effectively. Mr. Balakrishnan highlighted the excellent partnership between Singapore and the US, strengthened by the 2005 Strategic Framework Agreement. He emphasized the robustness of their defense cooperation, close ties between their militaries, and collaborative efforts in security and counterterrorism.Both leaders acknowledged the significant achievements in the US-Singapore bilateral relationship during Mr. Trump's previous term. They expressed their commitment to further enhancing economic and defense ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration. Minister Balakrishnan pointed to the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which has brought substantial benefits to both countries, resulting in nearly tripled bilateral trade since its implementation in 2004. He also noted that Singapore is the third-largest Asian investor in the US, with investments and trade supporting over 270,000 well-paying jobs across the US. Singapore serves as a valuable gateway for American businesses seeking to expand their operations into Asia. Both President Halimah Yacob and Foreign Minister Balakrishnan extended invitations for Mr. Trump to visit Singapore again, welcoming him back to the country he visited in 2018
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