Singapore – During a two-day visit to Singapore, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong reaffirmed their bilateral ties. The meeting took place at the Istana on the final day of Trudeau’s trip, as reported by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
The leaders emphasized the enduring friendship between their nations, highlighting their shared values of multilateralism, the rule of law, and the importance of free trade. They also engaged in discussions regarding global developments and how Singapore and Canada can collaborate to uphold a rules-based multilateral order and stimulate economic growth in their respective countries.
In addition to their broader discussions, PM Lee and Mr. Trudeau explored various areas of bilateral cooperation. This included plans to strengthen their efforts in cyberspace through information exchange, skills development, and capacity-building programs, as well as enhancing collaboration in science, technology, and innovation.
Furthermore, both nations expressed their intention to initiate discussions on a security agreement that would encompass defense exchanges and collaborative efforts. They also outlined plans to establish a Canada-Singapore Youth Mobility Agreement, aimed at facilitating young Singaporeans and Canadians’ ability to work and travel within each other’s countries.
PM Lee welcomed Canada’s deepening engagement with ASEAN, noting that Canada and ASEAN had recently elevated their relationship to that of a strategic partnership during the regional summit in Jakarta. Mr. Trudeau was joined at the meeting by Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng.
(Source: Keval Singh | The Straits Times |
