Singapore’s PM Wong to visit Türkiye for working talks

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will arrive in Türkiye on Friday for a working visit, Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced on Thursday. In a post on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Duran stated that the visit would include comprehensive discussions on bilateral relations, with a particular emphasis on trade and investment . The two sides are expected to review all aspects of ties between Türkiye and Singapore and evaluate steps that could further enhance cooperation.

Strategic partnership and regional dialogue

The visit comes as Türkiye and Singapore have been developing positive relations within the framework of the strategic partnership established in 2014. Bilateral trade volume reached $1.07 billion in 2025, with Singapore’s investments in Türkiye since 2002 reaching approximately $11 billion . A Free Trade Agreement signed in 2015, which entered into force in 2017, covers not only trade in goods but also services, investments, and public procurement . The meetings are also expected to address regional and global developments . The visit follows Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s official visit to Singapore on June 1-2, where he met with Prime Minister Wong and other senior officials.

Economic and investment agenda

Talks are anticipated to cover opportunities for deeper cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, innovation, food security, renewable energy, and technology . Duran noted that discussions would focus on further strengthening economic ties, highlighting the importance both countries attach to bilateral relations.