PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East region since taking office

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will embark on an official journey to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from October 18 to 22, marking his inaugural visit to the Middle East region as leader. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) revealed that the trip aims to foster dialogue and cooperation with regional leaders on issues such as energy security and economic resilience.

Wong will commence his Middle East visit in Qatar, where he will meet with Emir Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani and co-chair the ninth Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee. The second leg of the trip will take him to Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he will meet with President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan. Both Qatar and the UAE are significant trading partners for Singapore, ranking third and first, respectively, among Gulf Cooperation Council nations in terms of trade. During his visit, Wong will also engage with overseas Singaporeans in Doha and Dubai.