Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has taken to Facebook to issue a congratulatory message to President-Elect Donald Trump.

This is what he wrote, in case you can't see it:

Congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump! His candidacy took many by surprise. At each stage he defied expectations, and his journey has ultimately taken him to the White House.

It has been a contentious, ugly election season, that has exposed a bitter divide in the American people. Many will celebrate this result, while others will understandably be surprised and disappointed. But like the Brexit referendum in June, Mr Trump’s victory is part of a broader pattern in developed countries – reflecting a deep frustration with the way things are, and a strong wish to reassert a sense of identity, and somehow to change the status quo.

US voters have elected a President whom they feel best represents them. Singapore fully respects their decision. We will continue to work together with the United States to cultivate our strong ties. – LHL

Singapore has been considered a close ally of the US. The Singapore government has also repeatedly reiterated its stance that it will work with any administration, Republican or Democrat.

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