SINGAPORE AS A “STEADFAST SUPPORTER”
Mr Wong earlier spoke about France and Singapore sharing numerous common areas, including in sectors such as security, economy and energy.
“What Singapore will bring to the table as a constructive partner is that we will always be a steadfast supporter, to advance these areas of shared interest together, in order to achieve win-win outcomes for both sides.”
On Friday, other agreements were signed in the areas of security, defence, artificial intelligence, education, aviation and maritime affairs. An annual security dialogue was also established.
These agreements show the “deep and significant” levels of trust between both countries, showing that Singapore will always be a reliable, credible and steadfast partner to France, Mr Wong noted.
Singapore and France celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.
France is the first European Union member state to establish a strategic partnership with Singapore.
Singapore is also the only non-NATO country with a military presence in France, which hosts the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Advanced Jet Training Detachment at Cazaux Air Base near Bordeaux.
Later on Friday, the French president will deliver the keynote speech at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest forum on security and defence.
