As senior minister, PM Lee's experience and advice will benefit new leadership team, says President.
In his letter to the President, PM Lee Hsien Loong said he had originally planned to hand over his position to a successor by the time he reached 70.
The President wrote: “Your experience and advice will, I am sure, benefit the new leadership team as they chart the new phase of our history and make an even better Singapore.” Under Article 25 of the Constitution, the Prime Minister of Singapore is appointed by the President. Acting on advice of the Prime Minister, the President also appoints other ministers from among the Members of Parliament.
He noted how PM Lee had advanced a vibrant and more diversified economy, opened new pathways of opportunity for Singaporeans, and strengthened social safety nets.
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