SINGAPORE : Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has
congratulated British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his historic
third term win in the UK General Elections.
In a letter to Mr Blair, Mr Lee said the win was a tribute to Mr
Blair's steadfast leadership and the strong stand on the war in
Iraq, and to his commitment to doing what was right for Britain and
the world.
Mr Lee said the same conviction was needed among world leaders to
fight against extremist terrorism.
He said he looked forward to Singapore and the UK working together
to advance mutual interests and to make the world a safer
place.
Mr Lee also expressed confidence in Britain's leadership of the G8
chairmanship and the next EU presidency.
He hoped that the process of economic integration between ASEAN and
the EU would gather momentum.
Mr Lee also invited Mr and Mrs Blair to make an official visit to
Singapore. - CNA /ct
