German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed the Singapore–Germany Strategic Partnership during Chancellor Merz’s official visit to Singapore on 27–28 October 2026, announcing a renewed Joint Declaration and 2027–2028 Joint Work Plan to deepen bilateral cooperation.
The agreement expands collaboration across defence, trade, artificial intelligence, research and the green economy, while both leaders also pledged to strengthen ASEAN–EU ties and continue supporting a rules-based international order and free trade.
Key developments:
- Renewed Strategic Partnership with a 2027–2028 Joint Work Plan structured around five cooperation pillars.
- Expanded cooperation on defence, cybersecurity, AI, trade, innovation and energy transition.
- Support for stronger ASEAN–EU relations, including work towards an eventual ASEAN–EU Free Trade Agreement.
- Continued emphasis on multilateralism, international law and regional security cooperation.
ℹ️ Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is received with military honors by Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore.(DPA/PICTURE ALLIANCE)
