PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East region since taking office
The visits will provide an opportunity for Singapore to exchange views on recent developments in the region and strengthen cooperation with both countries in areas of mutual interest, such as in energy security and economic resilience, said the PMO.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to embark on his first official visit to the Middle East region since taking office, with trips to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates scheduled from October 18 to 22. The PMO emphasized that the visits aim to exchange views on recent regional developments and strengthen cooperation with both countries in areas of mutual interest, such as energy security and economic resilience.
During his visit to Qatar, Wong will meet with Emir Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani and co-chair the ninth Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee, which serves as the primary platform for advancing cooperation between the two nations. The trip to the UAE will see Wong meeting with UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as other high-ranking officials.
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