SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be on leave from Dec 19 until Dec 31, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Sunday (Dec 18).
During his absence, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean will be acting Prime Minister.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Mr Lee said: “I’ll be on leave till the end of the year. Will update should I come across anything interesting. Meanwhile, enjoy the festive season with your friends and family, and please stay safe and healthy while celebrating.”
Mr Lee’s post was accompanied by a photo of the Grand-Place in Brussels, Belgium.
The Prime Minister made an official visit to Kiel, Germany, earlier this week to officiate the launch of two Republic of Singapore Navy submarines.
He also attended a special summit in Brussels on Wednesday which commemorated 45 years of diplomatic relations between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
