South Korea and Singapore leaders agree to establish a strategic partnership


Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ahead of their meeting at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. -- Han Sang-kyun/Yonhap via AP

SEOUL (Bernama-Yonhap): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed Sunday to establish a strategic partnership between their countries and expand cooperation across various sectors, including defence and trade, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The leaders announced the launch of the strategic partnership during a joint press conference at the presidential office following their summit talks, which took place during Wong's official visit to South Korea.

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