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Published: 03 June,2024 | Updated: 04 June,2024
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a working visit to Singapore

Singapore, June 3 (AseanAll)  — President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a working visit to Singapore on 2 June 2024 to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue,according to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During his visit, Zelenskyy met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Singapore Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.

Tharman and Zelenskyy reaffirmed the warm and friendly ties between Singapore and Ukraine. Both Presidents had a wide-ranging discussion on regional and international developments and agreed on the importance of adherence to international law and the principles of the UN Charter in resolving conflicts.

 

Photo source:Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore

Wong and Zelenskyy discussed key global developments and agreed that the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected. 

Photo source:Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore

The leaders also discussed potential sectors that Ukraine and Singapore could deepen cooperation on the bilateral front, such as in trade and economic relations. 

Photo source:Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore

Following their meeting, Wong and Zelenskyy witnessed the signing of the Ukraine-Singapore Air Services Agreement, which would pave the way for increased air connectivity between Singapore and Ukraine.

Photo source:Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore