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US Senate Confirms Dr Anjani Sinha as New Ambassador to Singapore
Dr Anjani Sinha was confirmed in a 51-47 vote after Senate rule changes sped up approval of over 100 Trump nominees for key Asia diplomacy roles.
- On October 7, the United States Senate confirmed Dr Anjani Sinha as United States ambassador to Singapore in an en bloc vote that approved more than 100 nominees.
- After the rule shift on September 11, Senate Republicans invoked the so-called 'nuclear option' and passed a resolution to authorise group confirmations.
- In Senate testimony earlier, Dr Sinha emphasised Indo-Pacific ties and cooperation with Singapore, stating `Close cooperation with Singapore, along with our other allies and partners in the region, is more critical today than ever before. Singapore, I will look to expand and deepen our defence and security cooperation, economic and trade relationship, and people-to-people ties` — Dr Sinha said.
- A narrow 51-47 vote approved several senior Asia-focused nominees, including Michael DeSombre and Dr Paul Kapur at the State Department and envoys Sergio Gor for India and Sean O'Neill for Thailand.
- After a viral July hearing that drew criticism, Dr Anjani Sinha now moves toward formal appointment steps as President Donald Trump will sign his appointment and Sinha will present credentials in Singapore.
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