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Qatar, Singapore Look to Strengthen Ties in Defense and Energy Security

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Qatar and Singapore are exploring opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas such as defense and energy security, according to a statement issued on Saturday after the meeting of Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani and Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong.

PM Wong and HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reaffirmed the friendly bilateral relationship between Singapore and Qatar and exchanged views on global and regional security challenges.

"PM Wong also conveyed Singapore's appreciation for Qatar's constructive role in promoting regional stability and facilitating dialogue in the Middle East," the statement said.

Qatar has been involved in facilitating dialogue in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.

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