Singapore and Qatar agreed to work towards elevating bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong’s official visit to Doha, marking a significant step in the two countries’ relationship.
The agreement followed the ninth Qatar–Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC), co-chaired for the first time by His Highness Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Lawrence Wong.
Key developments:
- Singapore and Qatar agreed to pursue a Strategic Partnership, with Qatar set to become Singapore’s second strategic partner in the Middle East.
- A renewed QatarEnergy–Singapore memorandum will strengthen cooperation on LNG and low-carbon technology to support energy security.
- Both countries expanded cooperation in AI, digitalisation, cybersecurity, trade, defence, education and investment.
The leaders also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East, reaffirmed support for dialogue and diplomacy, highlighted the importance of secure international shipping, and backed stronger ASEAN–GCC cooperation ahead of Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship.
ℹ️ Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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