Deepening ties with France: A strategic gateway to Europe and beyond
As France looks to elevate its partnership with Singapore, new avenues are opening for Singapore enterprises, from research and technology to sustainability and regional market access
LATER this week, French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Singapore, during which both countries are expected to officially elevate their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). For Singapore, this announcement is not only a diplomatic milestone, but also a significant economic and strategic opportunity.
The move comes at a time when international cooperation is increasingly shaped by geopolitical volatility, regional fragmentation, and questions over the future of multilateralism. Against this backdrop, it is natural for Singapore to deepen its engagement with trusted, rules-based partners – and France stands out among them. A key member of the European Union with a proactive Indo-Pacific strategy, France shares Singapore’s commitment to international law, open markets and strategic autonomy.
Though only a few such partnerships have been concluded by Singapore – namely with India, Australia and Vietnam – this new CSP with France reflects a mutual recognition of longstanding cooperation and shared long-term ambition.
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