Orient Magazine Issue 72 - June 2019 | Page 37

Orient - The Official Magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore - Issue 72 June 2019

SG-UK Partnership for the Future: Creating Greater Opportunities for All

2019 is a significant year for both Singapore and the UK. It marks the Bicentennial of Sir Stamford Raffles arrival in Singapore and the beginning of a new era for the United Kingdom. Recognising our strong historical links and the many opportunities for future collaborations, the SG-UK Partnership for the Future was launched in January 2019 by the UK’s Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.