Singapore and US reaffirm defence ties

Working visit: Austin welcoming Lee upon his arrival at the Pentagon in Washington. — AP

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the defence ties between their countries and the importance of America’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.They also discussed Russia’s attack on Ukraine, with Lee explaining why Singapore took the strong stance it did and Austin expressing appreciation for Singapore’s position.

Lee, who is on a working visit to the United States until April 2, called on Austin at the Pentagon, the US Department of Defence’s headquarters just outside Washington on Monday.