Singapore remembers past with Japan but can still move forward to forge mutually beneficial relationship: PM Wong
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On his first visit to Japan as Singapore's prime minister, Mr Wong spoke about the importance of maintaining strong relationships with other countries amid a more complex geopolitical environment.
TOKYO: Singapore does not allow itself to be "trapped by history” but can move forward to forge a mutually beneficial relationship with Japan, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Mar 18).
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Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Mr Wong said that the historical sensitivities stemming from the legacy of World War II were mentioned during talks.
He said that while Singapore remembers the lessons from the Japanese Occupation, this does not stop it from moving forward to forge a relationship with Japan, as it has done over the decades.
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