Abu Dhabi:President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, in Abu Dhabi during Prime Minister Wong's official visit to the UAE. The leaders reaffirmed the warm and longstanding relations between the UAE and Singapore, following the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025. They reiterated their shared commitment to deepening the Singapore-UAE Comprehensive Partnership, established during Sheikh Mohamed's official visit to Singapore in 2019.
According to Wam, both sides agreed to convene the fourth Singapore-UAE Joint Committee to review progress under their Comprehensive Partnership and identify new areas of cooperation, including in trade and investment, energy and sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technologies, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, space, security, and nuclear technology. They emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration in research and innovation, facilitating the exchange of expertise, and developing joint initiatives that advance shared priorities and deliver tangible benefits for both countries.
Both sides reaffirmed the significance of the Abu Dhabi-Singapore Joint Forum (ADSJF) in advancing economic cooperation. They welcomed the successful convening of the 17th ADSJF, held in Singapore, co-chaired by His Excellency Khaldoon Al Mubarak and His Excellency Dr. Tan See Leng. The forum saw the signing and renewal of MOUs on investment, capacity-building, and industrial development, recognizing the important role of these engagements in enhancing bilateral coordination and expanding cooperation in key areas, including energy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Additionally, both leaders welcomed the launch of negotiations on a Singapore-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations, expanding market access, and enhancing investment flows. They also highlighted the strong economic ties between the UAE and Singapore, with the UAE being Singapore's largest trading partner and investment destination in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between ASEAN and the GCC to advance shared regional priorities. The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, adherence to international law, and resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomatic means. Prime Minister Wong extended an invitation for Sheikh Mohamed to make a state visit to Singapore, which Sheikh Mohamed accepted.