Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister met German leaders and business executives on the second day of his official visit to Germany.
Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, continued his official visit to Germany with a series of high-level engagements in Hamburg on the second day of his trip.
Gan Kim Yong was on his first visit to Germany in his current role from 25 to 28 March 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
During the second leg of his trip, Mr. Gan visited Hamburg, one of Europe’s key economic and maritime hubs. There, he attended the Ostasiatisches Liebesmahl, a long-standing event organised by the German East Asia Association, where he was the foreign Guest-of-Honour.
At the event, Mr. Gan delivered a ceremonial address, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships between Asia and Europe and reaffirming Singapore’s commitment to open trade and cooperation.
As part of his visit, Mr. Gan met with Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg, to discuss opportunities for closer collaboration between Singapore and Hamburg, particularly in trade, logistics, and innovation.
He also met leaders from German multinational corporations and Mittelstand companies, where discussions focused on expanding business partnerships and strengthening investment links.
The visit reflected Singapore’s continued efforts to deepen its partnership with Germany, one of its most important economic partners in Europe. Hamburg, known for its strong port and logistics network, shared many similarities with Singapore as a global trading hub.
Through meetings with government leaders and business representatives, Mr. Gan reaffirmed Singapore’s role as a gateway to Asia and highlighted opportunities for German companies to expand into the region.
His visit marked another step forward in enhancing cooperation between Singapore and Germany, with both sides committed to building a stronger and more resilient economic partnership.
Source: MTI
