Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries increasingly see as critical to regional stability and economic growth. The commitment emerged after talks on July 6 between Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto at the annual Leaders’ Retreat, where they stressed the importance of safeguarding one of the world’s busiest shipping routes amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Reaffirming the two countries’ “special” and “unique” relationship, the leaders held discussions that highlighted how the relationship is evolving beyond trade and investment into new areas such as renewable energy, cross-border electricity trade, digital infrastructure and supply chain resilience. “The Leaders’ Retreat is a unique feature of the Singapore-Indonesia relationship. It reflects the special relationship between our two countries, one that is characterised by close ties, as well as mutual trust, respect and understanding,” said PM Wong at a joint press conference with President Prabowo.   https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-indonesia-put-strait-of-malacca-security-at-centre-of-ties (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Straits Times, 6 July 2026