Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad hosted a US congressional delegation, led by Representative Jimmy Panetta, at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base today. The visit highlighted the robust defence relationship between Singapore and the United States, focusing on maritime security and counter-terrorism efforts.
The delegation toured the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Information Fusion Centre and the Counter-Terrorism Information Facility, receiving briefings on Singapore’s initiatives to enhance multilateral cooperation in addressing maritime and terrorism threats. Additionally, they visited the USS Gabrielle Giffords, a Littoral Combat Ship stationed at the base as part of its rotational deployment to Singapore.
Zaqy Mohamad emphasised the importance of the longstanding defence partnership between the two nations, expressing gratitude for the US Congress’s support of Singapore Armed Forces’ overseas training and technological advancements. The US delegation, in turn, acknowledged Singapore’s consistent support for the US presence in the region, particularly the facilitation of US use of Singaporean facilities.
The congressional delegation’s visit, from 19 to 22 February, underscores the enduring and strong ties between Singapore and the US, reinforcing their commitment to regional security and cooperation.
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