PM Wong visits Qatar and UAE on first Middle East trip since taking office.
They publishedPM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East region since taking office
17 Oct, 09:00ZSingapore PM Wong visits Qatar and UAE from Oct 18 to 22
17 Oct, 09:00ZSingapore PM Wong to visit Qatar and UAE in October
First reportThe Straits Times · 17 Oct, 09:00Z
Latest reportchannelnewsasia.com · 17 Oct, 09:00Z
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What
Qatar supplies about 25% of Singapore’s liquefied natural gas imports.
Why
Talks focus on energy security and economic resilience.
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Meetings with regional leaders and senior ministers.
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Summary
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Qatar and the UAE from Oct 18 to 22.
- In Qatar, Wong will co-chair the ninth Qatar-Singapore HLJC and meet Sheikh Tamim.
- In the UAE, Wong will meet Abu Dhabi's President and Dubai's senior officials.
- Trade and energy security are highlighted as key topics for cooperation.
- Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will act as prime minister during the trip.
Summary
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Qatar and the UAE from Oct 18 to 22.
- The trip is his first to the Middle East since taking office.
- Visits aim to discuss energy security and economic resilience with regional leaders.
- Qatar supplies about 25% of Singapore’s LNG imports and is a key partner.
- Singapore and UAE celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties; meetings include senior ministers.