Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on September 24 to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Singapore. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, both officials highlighted the stability and strength of their countries' strategic relationship.
During their meeting, Landau and Balakrishnan addressed a range of topics including defense, security, energy, technology, and commercial collaboration. Both leaders agreed that economic cooperation and enhanced bilateral security ties provide benefits not only for Americans and Singaporeans but also for others in the region.
"Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met on September 24 with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength and stability of the U.S.-Singapore strategic partnership and discussed cooperation on defense and security topics, as well as collaboration on energy, technology, and commercial issues. They both noted that economic cooperation and strengthened bilateral security ties benefits Americans, Singaporeans, and others across the region," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.