Türkiye's Foreign Minister Fidan meets Singapore PM Wong in official visit
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhanced partnership between Ankara and the Southeast Asian city-state, according to diplomatic sources.
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 during an official visit to the Southeast Asian city-state aimed at bolstering diplomatic and economic ties between Ankara and the ASEAN member, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Diplomatic talks
Fidan and Wong discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, investment and regional security issues during their meeting at the Istana presidential palace, according to Singapore's Foreign Ministry. He also conveyed Ankara's commitment to deepening partnerships with ASEAN nations, the ministry added.
Regional cooperation
Singapore functions as a primary gateway for Türkiye's diplomatic and commercial engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit reflects Ankara's ongoing efforts to diversify its foreign policy focus toward the Asia-Pacific region through enhanced cooperation with ASEAN member states.
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Fidan arrived in Singapore on June 1 for a two-day program that includes meetings with senior officials and business representatives. The trip follows similar high-level engagements in Indonesia and Malaysia earlier this year as Ankara seeks to expand its diplomatic footprint across Southeast Asia.
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