UAE and Singapore agree to broaden partnership as Singapore PM visits Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Abu Dhabi on October 21 during the Singaporean leader's official visit.

• The two leaders met in Abu Dhabi on October 21 during Wong's official visit to the UAE.
• The two sides agreed to launch negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to expand market access and investment flows.
• Singapore's state investor Temasek announced plans to open an office in Abu Dhabi, cementing its presence in the UAE.
• Wong renewed his invitation for Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed to make a state visit to Singapore, which the UAE president accepted.