New France-Singapore deal is a 'tangible roadmap' for defence and tech partnership, Macron says
Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation.
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Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/30/new-france-singapore-deal-is-a-tangible-roadmap-for-defence-and-tech-collaboration-macron-
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00:00French President Emmanuel Macron called the newly signed deal between France and Singapore a tangible roadmap to innovate together.
00:10He added that the two nations' defence cooperation, joint support of multilateralism and joint investment in breakthrough technologies all are paving the way for future generations.
00:21The first step on this path is clearly this global strategic partnership that we have signed. Because this is not just a statement of intent. It is a tangible roadmap to invent together in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum tech, civil nuclear energy, education, cultural creation.
00:42The French leader's visit to Singapore marks the last leg of his Southeast Asia tour, where he focused on strengthening regional ties and boosting defence and trade cooperation.
00:54Him and other world leaders, diplomats and top defence officials, including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegsef, are attending Asia's top security summit over the weekend.
01:04The annual Shangri-La Dialogue will focus on China's growing assertiveness, the impact of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, flare-ups of conflicts in Asia and Trump's sweeping tariffs.