Secretary Austin and PM Wong discuss bilateral defense relations and regional security at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue.
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Istana during his visit to the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The meeting was also attended by Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How.
During the meeting, PM Wong and Secretary Austin reaffirmed the strong and long-standing defense relationship between Singapore and the United States. They discussed ongoing bilateral defense initiatives and shared their views on geopolitical developments and regional security. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to stability and prosperity in the region. Secretary Austin expressed the US’s continued support for the Singapore Armed Forces’ training in the US, while PM Wong emphasized Singapore’s support for the US’s presence in the region.
Source – MINDEF
