Singapore, March 9 -- Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he had spoken with the Amir of Qatar about recent developments in the region. "Spoke with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh @TamimBinHamad yesterday about the evolving conflict in the Middle East. He shared latest developments, and I conveyed Singapore's support for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote regional stability."

The Prime Minister also confirmed a separate conversation with the President of the United Ara...