Minister Ng to travel to Singapore and Brunei to promote Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam from February 19 to 23, 2025, to promote Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Minister Ng will meet with government officials, business leaders and civil society organizations to discuss ways to strengthen Canada’s economic ties with the region. She will also promote Canada’s commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
“Canada is committed to building stronger relationships with our partners in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Minister Ng. “During my visit, I will be promoting Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and exploring new opportunities for Canadian businesses in the region.”
Minister Ng’s visit to Singapore will include meetings with Senior Minister and Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan. She will also deliver a speech to the Singapore Business Federation.
In Brunei Darussalam, Minister Ng will meet with His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam, and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato Erywan Yusof.
Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy is a comprehensive plan to deepen Canada’s engagement in the region. The strategy includes a focus on trade and investment, security and defence, and people-to-people ties.
Canada has a strong economic relationship with the Indo-Pacific region. In 2022, Canada’s two-way merchandise trade with the region was valued at $184 billion. Canada is also a major investor in the region, with Canadian companies investing over $60 billion in the Indo-Pacific in 2022.
The Indo-Pacific region is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy is designed to help Canadian businesses take advantage of these opportunities and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
Minister Ng to travel to Singapore and Brunei to promote Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
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