Both countries elevated relations to a strategic partnership in November 2024, share strong economic and defence ties, and are mutual partners in advancing multilateralism. Among European Union nations, Germany is Singapore’s largest trading partner in goods and the third largest in services.
“Chancellor Merz and I both agree that there is much more we can do together under our strategic partnership,” said Mr Wong, adding that both countries have also agreed to the updated joint work plan.
The plan includes initiatives across five pillars:
- Political, defence, security and intelligence
- Trade, investment, transport, and urban development
- Digitalisation and artificial intelligence
- Research, science, technology, and innovation
- Energy transition, green economy and climate
On trade, both countries will encourage economic collaboration through the Germany-Singapore Framework for Sustainability and Innovation (FSI), including exchanges on issues of mutual interest.
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