Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hold joint press conference on bilateral relations

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. The leaders agreed to elevate their existing Enhanced Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by 2025, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Key areas of focus include trade, defense, climate change, and food security. Both prime ministers emphasized the importance of a rules-based international order and addressed global issues such as regional security in the Indo-Pacific and stability in the Middle East.

• Singapore and New Zealand plan to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025.
• The leaders discussed deepening cooperation in emerging fields such as the green economy, digital technology, and supply chain resilience.
• Food security remains a priority, with Singapore serving as a key hub for New Zealand’s agricultural exports to the wider region.
• Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to the Five Power Defence Arrangements and continued cooperation in maritime security.
• Discussions addressed regional stability, including shared concerns regarding the South China Sea and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
• The prime ministers highlighted the importance of multilateralism and adherence to international law to maintain global peace and prosperity.

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