Singapore and Canada sign joint declaration to establish economic partnership framework
The framework includes areas such as emerging technologies as well as energy and food security.
Singapore and Canada have signed a joint declaration to establish an Economic Partnership Framework aimed at deepening cooperation across various sectors. The framework will focus on emerging technologies, energy, food security, two-way investment, and supply chain resilience. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan of Singapore and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand signed the declaration during Balakrishnan's visit to Ottawa.
The Economic Partnership Framework will promote joint research, innovation, and commercialization activities in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and cybersecurity. Additionally, both countries aim to enhance energy security through clean and conventional energy opportunities, critical minerals cooperation, and diversified energy supply chains.
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