Minister Ng to travel to Singapore and Brunei to promote Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
OTTAWA, Ontario – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Singapore and Brunei from February 20 to 24, 2023, to promote Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
In Singapore, Minister Ng will meet with government officials, business leaders and key stakeholders to discuss ways to enhance trade and investment ties between Canada and Singapore. She will also participate in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, where she will speak about Canada’s economic priorities and its commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
In Brunei, Minister Ng will meet with government officials to discuss the implementation of the Canada-Brunei Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force in January 2023. She will also promote Canadian businesses and investment opportunities in Brunei.
“The Indo-Pacific region is a key priority for Canada, and we are committed to deepening our engagement with countries in the region,” said Minister Ng. “My visit to Singapore and Brunei will provide an opportunity to strengthen our trade and investment ties, and to promote Canada as a destination for investment and innovation.”
Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, launched in 2022, seeks to strengthen Canada’s relationships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including through increased trade and investment, defence and security cooperation, and development assistance.
Singapore is Canada’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, and Brunei is a key partner in the region. Canada and Singapore have a strong economic relationship, with two-way trade in goods and services totalling $25.9 billion in 2022. Canada and Brunei have a growing economic relationship, with two-way trade in goods and services totalling $1.1 billion in 2022.
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Minister Ng to travel to Singapore and Brunei to promote Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
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