Singapore and Luxembourg working to deepen ties in quantum tech, AI, space, satellite communications
Such ‘emerging and critical’ areas are among those where both countries will do more together, says PM Lawrence Wong
Singapore and Luxembourg are collaborating to strengthen their relationships in cutting-edge fields such as quantum technology, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and satellite communications. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted these "emerging and critical" areas during a luncheon hosted for Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden, marking Frieden's first official visit to Singapore.
Wong emphasized the shared characteristics of both nations being small countries with limited domestic markets and resources, which have driven them to look beyond their borders and build strong international ties. Both Singapore and Luxembourg have emerged as significant financial and business hubs, with Luxembourg being Singapore's largest EU investor and Singapore being Luxembourg's second-largest investment destination within the European Union.
The two countries have a 50-year-long diplomatic relationship, which was recently reinforced by Luxembourg opening its first resident embassy in Singapore. Wong expressed his enthusiasm for deepening Singapore-Luxembourg relations, aiming to establish an even more ambitious partnership between the two nations and bring their respective regions closer together, particularly in strengthening ties between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union.
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