Photo Credit: Prime Minister’s Office Singapore.
Russia-Singapore relations have traditionally been characterised by mutual respect and pragmatism, and we maintain constructive dialogue on issues of shared interest.
On 18 June in Kazan, President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lawrence Wong, who was in Russia from 17 to 19 June 2026 to participate in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit at the invitation of the Russian leader.
During the bilateral meeting, President Putin and Prime Minister Wong had an in-depth exchange of views on the current state of and future prospects for bilateral relations. Addressing his guest, Vladimir Putin said:
“I would like to thank you once again for agreeing to join us here in Kazan for the summit marking the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations – which I believe has been a highly successful and productive gathering. We attach great importance to strengthening our ties with ASEAN member states.
I have fond memories of my visit to Singapore, which, besides bilateral agenda, included my participation in the third Russia-ASEAN Summit, and it was back then that we proclaimed the strategic partnership of Russia and ASEAN. I would like to thank you for the fact that Singapore became the place and the country where this event took place. May I also wish you every success with your forthcoming ASEAN Chairmanship next year.
Our countries cooperate not only within this framework but also across other international platforms, not least the United Nations. RussiaSingapore relations have traditionally been characterised by mutual respect and pragmatism, and we maintain constructive dialogue on issues of shared interest. Contacts are also maintained between our foreign ministries. We are coordinating our approaches to common challenges and threats, particularly in the field of international information security. This is an area where we have much to offer one another. As I have noted, your country is actively engaged on this front and has shown genuine interest, recognising it as one of the most serious threats facing the modern world.
Considerable potential remains untapped in the economic sphere – in part due to the restrictions currently in place. Nevertheless, channels for business dialogue remain open. The most recent session of the Russia–Singapore Business Dialogue was held in Singapore this past April. We welcome the participation of Singapore’s delegation in the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum, and we look forward to seeing your representatives at other multilateral events hosted by Russia – including, incidentally, the Eastern Economic Forum, which we will be holding shortly in Vladivostok.
We also attach great significance to expanding people-to-people ties and deepening cooperation in education and culture.”
Source: The Russian Presidential Executive Office.
