PM Lee praises public service leaders in Facebook post

SINGAPORE- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong attended a dialogue with public service leaders on Thursday.

The PM uploaded a photo of himself at the dialogue on his Facebook page the next day, praising public service leaders for their abilities and dedication to public service.

In his post, PM Lee described the dialogue as "candid and wide-ranging".

"They (public service leaders) deal with difficult problems, and have to meet high public expectations. But they are keenly aware that they must uphold the ethos of the public service - excellence, integrity, service," he said.

"They know that their fundamental duty is to serve the nation and improve people's lives."

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