US, Germany okay tanks for Ukraine
Although Western countries have already sent Ukraine military aid, tanks were long considered a step too far, risking a widening backlash from Russia.
Although Western countries have already sent Ukraine military aid, tanks were long considered a step too far, risking a widening backlash from Russia.
The two countries intend to strengthen bilateral cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific and achieve other goals by holding intergovernmental consultations.
The custom-designed submarines will bring modern and advanced capabilities to the Republic of Singapore Navy, said PM Lee.
Both PM Lee and Mr Scholz are scheduled to attend the Asean-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels, Belgium, today.
PM Lee will also officiate at the launch of two Republic of Singapore Navy submarines, Impeccable and Illustrious, on Tuesday, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in attendance.
While many hoping for a reconciliation between China and the West will be happy with the German Chancellor's remarks, there is another side to the coin.
Diversification, however, did not mean decoupling, the German Chancellor said.
German outreach to China may well be a path-setter, despite the criticism Chancellor Olaf Scholz has attracted.
This year, the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic ties.
Germany, its partners, and South Africa are setting up a Just Energy Transition Partnership and are investing billions in renewables.