Singapore and New Zealand have signed a legally binding agreement aimed at maintaining the flow of essential goods during crises and supply chain disruptions.
The pact, witnessed by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, covers food, fuel, healthcare, chemical and construction products. Both leaders also pledged deeper cooperation in defence, security, healthcare and agri-food trade.
Mr Wong said the agreement reflects a shared commitment to keeping markets open during periods of global strain, while Mr Luxon described it as a measure to strengthen confidence in trusted supply lines.
Key developments:
- Singapore supplies around one-third of New Zealand’s fuel needs.
- New Zealand provides about 14% of Singapore’s food imports.
- Both countries welcomed interest from other states in similar agreements.
- New healthcare and agri-food cooperation deals were also announced.
The agreement builds on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed in October 2025.
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