Singapore and Laos deepen cooperation in energy, environment and digital domains

SINGAPORE - Singapore and Laos are stepping up cooperation in emerging areas such as energy, digital, sustainability and environmental protection as they mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024.

It was signed by Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, and Dr Daovong Phonekeo, Laos Minister of Energy and Mines. Building on an earlier MOU signed in 2018, the latest MOU will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and create green growth opportunities for businesses.

In a Facebook post, Madam Halimah said both countries have increased cooperation in new areas despite the Covid-19 pandemic. They will deepen people-to-people ties to encourage intercultural understanding, build bridges, and open up new opportunities for their people. Both countries also put heavy emphasis on human capital development and people-to-people exchanges, he said.

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