Singapore and US to venture into new areas to beef up ties, says DPM Lawrence Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said there is a “full agenda ahead” for US-Singapore relations. - PHOTO: MCI

WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE: The United States will continue to play a dominant role in the world in the foreseeable future and Singapore will expand bilateral ties into new areas such as emerging technologies, outer space exploration and green energy, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.

Speaking at the end of his 10-day visit to the US on Friday, Wong noted that defence and security have always been key pillars of the relationship, and said Singapore seeks to go beyond these traditional areas.