Mr Lee has been Prime Minister since 2004.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong . SINGAPORE: A date for Singapore's leadership handover has been set - Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will officially become Prime Minister on May 15, taking the reins from Mr Lee Hsien Loong .
"Lawrence and the 4G team have worked hard to gain the people’s trust, notably during the pandemic," he wrote., they have worked with many Singaporeans to refresh our social compact and develop the national agenda for a new generation.""The 4G team are committed to keeping Singapore working well and moving ahead. These will always be top priorities for the government," he added.
Mr Lee, 72, had previously indicated his intention to step down before his 70th birthday in February 2022, but that plan was scuppered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In its statement announcing the handover, the Prime Minister's Office said Mr Wong has the unanimous support of the PAP MPs.
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