Singapore and Qatar renew energy pact to strengthen LNG cooperation, move towards strategic partnership

The two countries also agreed to work towards elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, with the Qatari Emir's future state visit to Singapore seen as an opportunity to launch it.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, on Oct 19, 2026. (Photo: MDDI)

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SINGAPORE: Singapore and Qatar have renewed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-carbon technology, with both countries also agreeing to work towards elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.

The renewal of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between QatarEnergy and Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry was witnessed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Monday (Oct 19).

The agreement will strengthen energy security between the two countries, MFA said.

It also aims to facilitate stable LNG procurement supply chains, especially in light of recent market developments, according to a joint statement issued following the ninth Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC) meeting.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Qatar is a key exporter of natural gas to Singapore, supplying around 25 per cent of Singapore’s total LNG imports, according to data compiled by the World Bank. Around 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation is powered by imported natural gas, comprising LNG and pipeline gas from its neighbouring countries. Mr Wong and Emir Sheikh Tamim also agreed to work towards elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, which would make Qatar Singapore's second strategic partner in the Middle East. Both leaders co-chaired the ninth HLJC meeting, marking the first time in the committee's 20-year history that it was led by the heads of both countries. They reaffirmed the longstanding ties between Singapore and Qatar and welcomed growing cooperation in trade and investment, energy and defence.

Qatar is a key exporter of natural gas to Singapore, supplying around 25 per cent of Singapore’s total LNG imports, according to data compiled by the World Bank.

Around 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity generation is powered by imported natural gas, comprising LNG and pipeline gas from its neighbouring countries.

Mr Wong and Emir Sheikh Tamim also agreed to work towards elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, which would make Qatar Singapore's second strategic partner in the Middle East.

Both leaders co-chaired the ninth HLJC meeting, marking the first time in the committee's 20-year history that it was led by the heads of both countries.

They reaffirmed the longstanding ties between Singapore and Qatar and welcomed growing cooperation in trade and investment, energy and defence.

The leaders also welcomed growing cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and emerging technologies, including cybersecurity, digital government, research and development, and AI talent development.

The leaders also welcomed the strengthening of security engagement, including in the defence industry, maritime security, and cybersecurity.

On defence, both noted a QR1.5 billion (US$411 million) agreement signed in February 2026 between Qatar's Barzan Holdings and Singapore's ST Engineering.

Both sides also looked forward to Emir Sheikh Tamim's state visit to Singapore as an important opportunity to launch the Qatar–Singapore Strategic Partnership, the HLJC joint statement said.

The leaders also expressed serious concern over the situation in the Middle East and underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting regional peace and stability.

They stressed the need to uphold navigational rights and freedoms under international law, and to ensure that international shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, remain open, safe and secure.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Mr Wong described the meeting as an important milestone in bilateral relations.

He said the decision to co-chair the HLJC at the leaders' level reflected the importance both countries placed on their relationship and their determination to deepen cooperation.

"Singapore and Qatar are both small states navigating an increasingly troubled world. We share a strong interest in keeping our economies open, strengthening our resilience, and building a more secure and prosperous future for our peoples," he said.

Mr Wong is in Qatar from Oct 18 to 20 as part of a two-country visit to the Middle East, his first to the region as prime minister.

On Sunday, he met Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al Thani, who hosted him to an official dinner.

Mr Wong also visited the National Museum of Qatar, where he learnt about the country's history and cultural heritage.

On Monday, Mr Wong visited Qatar Foundation and met its vice-chairperson Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani, with whom he exchanged views on education, research and innovation.

He is scheduled to attend a reception for overseas Singaporeans later on Monday before departing for the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday for the second leg of his official visits.

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新加坡：新加坡外交部表示，新加坡和卡塔尔已续签协议，加强在液化天然气和低碳技术领域的合作，两国还同意努力将双边关系提升为战略伙伴关系。

10 月 19 日星期一，新加坡总理黄循财和卡塔尔埃米尔谢赫·塔米姆·本·哈马德·阿勒萨尼在多哈见证了卡塔尔能源公司与新加坡能源、贸易和工业部续签谅解备忘录 (MOU)。

外交部表示，该协议将加强两国之间的能源安全。

根据第九届卡塔尔-新加坡高级别联合委员会（HLJC）会议后发表的联合声明，该协议还旨在促进稳定的液化天然气采购供应链，尤其是在近期市场发展的情况下。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 根据世界银行汇编的数据，卡塔尔是新加坡的主要天然气出口国，供应新加坡约25%的液化天然气进口总量。新加坡约95%的电力来自进口天然气，包括液化天然气和来自邻国的管道天然气。黄循财先生和卡塔尔埃米尔谢赫·塔米姆还同意努力将双边关系提升为战略伙伴关系，这将使卡塔尔成为新加坡在中东的第二个战略伙伴。两位领导人共同主持了第九届新加坡-卡塔尔联合委员会会议，这是该委员会成立20年来首次由两国元首共同主持。他们重申了新加坡和卡塔尔之间的长期友好关系，并对双方在贸易和投资、能源和国防领域日益密切的合作表示欢迎。

根据世界银行汇编的数据，卡塔尔是新加坡的主要天然气出口国，约占新加坡液化天然气进口总量的 25%。

新加坡约 95% 的电力生产依靠进口天然气，包括来自邻国的液化天然气和管道天然气。

黄先生和卡塔尔埃米尔谢赫·塔米姆也同意努力将双边关系提升为战略伙伴关系，这将使卡塔尔成为新加坡在中东的第二个战略伙伴。

两国领导人共同主持了第九届高级别联合委员会会议，这是该委员会成立 20 年来首次由两国元首共同主持会议。

他们重申了新加坡和卡塔尔之间的长期联系，并欢迎在贸易和投资、能源和国防领域日益密切的合作。

两国领导人还对在人工智能、数字化和新兴技术领域（包括网络安全、数字政府、研发和人工智能人才培养）日益密切的合作表示欢迎。

两国领导人还对加强安全合作表示欢迎，包括国防工业、海上安全和网络安全领域的合作。

在国防方面，双方都提到了卡塔尔巴尔赞控股公司和新加坡新科工程公司于 2026 年 2 月签署的一项价值 15 亿卡塔尔里亚尔（4.11 亿美元）的协议。

双方还期待埃米尔谢赫·塔米姆对新加坡进行国事访问，认为这是启动卡塔尔-新加坡战略伙伴关系的重要契机，HLJC联合声明中表示。

两国领导人还对中东局势表示严重关切，并强调对话和外交在促进地区和平与稳定方面的重要性。

他们强调，必须维护国际法规定的航行权利和自由，并确保包括霍尔木兹海峡在内的国际航运路线保持开放、安全和可靠。

黄先生周一在脸书上发帖称，此次会晤是双边关系中的一个重要里程碑。

他表示，两国领导人共同主持高级别联合委员会会议的决定，体现了两国对彼此关系的重视以及深化合作的决心。

他说：“新加坡和卡塔尔都是小国，都在努力应对日益动荡的世界局势。我们都强烈希望保持经济开放，增强自身韧性，并为我们的人民建设一个更加安全繁荣的未来。”

黄之锋先生于10月18日至20日访问卡塔尔，这是他此次中东两国之行的一部分，也是他作为总理首次访问该地区。

周日，他会见了卡塔尔首相兼外交大臣谢赫·穆罕默德·本·阿卜杜勒拉赫曼·本·贾西姆·阿勒萨尼，后者设正式晚宴款待了他。

黄先生还参观了卡塔尔国家博物馆，了解了该国的历史和文化遗产。

周一，黄先生访问了卡塔尔基金会，并会见了该基金会副主席谢赫·欣德·宾特·哈马德·阿勒萨尼，双方就教育、研究和创新交换了意见。

他计划于周一晚些时候出席新加坡海外侨胞招待会，之后于周二启程前往阿拉伯联合酋长国，开始其正式访问的第二站。

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