The Hon Richard Marles MP
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7 October 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will today welcome Singapore’s Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, to Australia.
During the visit, the Ministers will meet to discuss opportunities to further deepen our long-standing defence partnership.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Australia and Singapore’s diplomatic relations, and the 10th anniversary of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, an agreement that encompasses all aspects of our relationship including trade, defence, science and innovation, education and the arts. Australia and Singapore’s defence relationship is underpinned by our shared trust and strategic interests.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles:
“Our militaries have a long history of working together, and we appreciate Singapore’s support for our people and assets operating throughout Southeast Asia.
“Australia is proud to have hosted rotational training of Singapore Armed Forces personnel in Queensland and Western Australia for more than three decades.
“We welcome the opportunity to discuss further opportunities to advance our defence and security cooperation.”
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