French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Singapore on May 29, 2025, for a two-day visit, to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and Singapore. The city-state is the final stop on a Southeast Asia tour that previously included Vietnam and Indonesia—where he focused on strengthening regional partnerships, security, and trade. Here’s what we know about President Macron in Singapore.
Why is French President Macron in Singapore?
French President Macron has engaged in high-level talks with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The leaders witnessed the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding, covering areas like defence, artificial intelligence, legal cooperation, and transport. Macron stated that this newly signed partnership serves as a tangible roadmap towards innovation together in key fields such as AI, technology, nuclear energy, and defence.
Additionally, Macron and his wife Brigitte joined Prime Minister Wong and his spouse for a lively meal at Lau Pa Sat hawker centre. The group was seen mingling with locals and sampling Singaporean cuisine amid cheers for France. Plus, Macron is set to deliver the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 for Asia’s premier security summit this weekend from May 30 to June 1.
Overall, President Macron’s trip to Singapore showcases France’s strategic interest in Southeast Asian relations. More to follow on this news story this weekend.
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