President RW engages with Singaporean leaders to foster bilateral ties

President in discussion with Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob yesterday

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met President of Singapore Halimah Yacob at the Istana yesterday, during his two-day official visit to Singapore.  

The Singapore President said in a note on her official Facebook page that the two leaders had fruitful discussions, covering food security, renewable energy, and regional economic cooperation, amongst others. 

“Our friendship is anchored by strong people-to-people ties and cooperation across various sectors. There is much scope to deepen our ties. I wish President Wickremesinghe a productive visit in Singapore,” she noted in her post. 

Separately, in a significant step towards reinforcing bilateral ties, Singapore’s Defence Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen, called on President Wickremesinghe yesterday. 

The meeting focused on strengthening security and defence collaboration between the two nations. The discussions between the two leaders were focused on bolstering security and defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Singapore. 

The meeting underscored the crucial significance of robust security partnerships in the South Asian region. Both leaders acknowledged the need for ongoing communication and coordination to effectively address shared security concerns. 

President Wickremesinghe also met with Singapore’s Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu Hai Yien, further signalling the intent to explore avenues of cooperation and shared interests between the two countries.