US EditionPM Wong congratulates new German chancellor Friedrich Merz
- On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extended his congratulations to Friedrich Merz following his appointment as Germany’s new chancellor.
- Merz was elected chancellor in a second parliamentary vote after not obtaining enough support in the initial round, following a coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats.
- Wong acknowledged 60 years of diplomatic ties, praised Olaf Scholz's efforts to strengthen relations, and highlighted the November 2024 upgrade to a strategic partnership advancing economic, security, and digital cooperation.
- Wong warmly congratulated Merz on his new role, highlighted the presence of over 2,300 German companies in Singapore, and expressed enthusiasm for strengthening collaboration in areas such as AI, sustainable development, and research.
- This election signals continued and expanded Singapore-Germany cooperation, with both leaders looking forward to intensifying bilateral ties under Chancellor Merz’s leadership.
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A telegram from Baghdad to Berlin for broader strategic agreements.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India – This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Friedrich Merz to congratulate him on being elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. “Since my childhood I have felt a special affinity for the people of Germany,” he wrote. “Over the years, I have visited your country many... The post His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany first appeared on Central T…
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