Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, on an official visit to Thailand, drew attention at a banquet when he stepped onto the stage and began playing a guitar kept at the venue.
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin joined in by taking the microphone and singing two well-known songs — The Beatles’ “Let It Be” and Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” — with Wong accompanying on guitar.
Video of the moment quickly spread online and began trending, with many users saying the song choices felt especially apt.
Social media reactions ranged from calling it “musical diplomacy” to comments that the world needs more such moments, with others praising the display as a sign of genuine leadership.
