France and Singapore closes a strategic alliance for innovation in artificial intelligence, energy and defense
propagandaFrench President Emmanuel MacronHe said that the newly signed relationship between France and Singapore will work “Concrete road map for innovation together” In areas ranging from artificial intelligence and technology to nuclear energy and defense.
“Our cooperation in defense, joint support for polygamy and joint investment in vanguard techniques They are racing the way for future generationsMacron said during a government lunch with the President of Singapore, Tharan Shanamoguranam.
At a joint press conference with MacronPrime Minister Singapore Lawrence Wong said Both countries believe a firm belief in multiple parties And in the global system on the basis of standards.
“We know that this global system is changing. What we have seen in the past decades began to change. Nobody knows what will be the new thing in the coming years. So we are in a transition period, “Wong said, which confirms the importance of cooperation between” relevant ideas “during this transition period.
Macron State to Singapore is part of his week for a week in Southeast Asia, In which he focused on strengthening regional relations. On Wednesday, the French President met his Indonesian counterpart, Babu Sobanto, to talk about him Enhancing defense cooperation Trading between the two countries.
The French president is expected The opening speech of the Shangri-La dialogue, the most important security conference in Asia, pronounced Friday. The summit will focus on the growing emphasis in China, the global influence of the large -scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the renewal of conflicts in Asia.
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The French leader is expected to address all these issues, As well as the definitions announced by the administration From US President Donald Trump, They waved their Asian allies.
US Defense Secretary, Higseth BeitIt will also be present at the end of this week between world leaders and diplomats The high defense that attends the summit is concerned Asian security, organized by the International Institute for Security Studies.
HigsethWho attends the forum first, We will utter a speech on SaturdayWhich is likely to talk about how the Trump administration plans to address security challenges in Asia and will try to persuade Asian leaders that the United States is a more reliable partner than China. The Minister of Defense met the Prime Minister in SingaporeLawrence Wong, before the conference, described the scope of military cooperation between the two countries as “unprecedented”.
“The amount of hospitality that appears Towards our forces, the rotational forces, our ships here, but also more than 1,000 members of their army in the United States, “told Higseth Wong. The summit is celebrated in A. Tensions climbing context Between Beijing and Washington, caused by the Trump administration’s threat to impose a triple triple on China.
There too Understanding about the commitment of the United States To defend Taiwan, which has also threatened definitions by 32 %. Before loading to his plane towards Singapore, Higseth repeated his administration’s position on Taiwan’s defense. “We are not looking for any conflict with anyoneIncluding the Communist tray, “he said.” We will remain strong in defending our interests. This is much about this trip. “
