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Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Singapore prime minister in May

51-year-old Wong to take over in city's first leadership change in 20 years

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, left, and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. (Source photos by Uichiro Kasai and Mayumi Tsumita)

SINGAPORE -- Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday announced he will pass the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 15, in what will be the city-state's first leadership change in 20 years.

"For any country, a leadership transition is a significant moment," Lee said on social media. "I ask all Singaporeans to give Lawrence and his team your full support, and work with them to create a brighter future for Singapore."

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