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Readout of Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip’s Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Gabriel Lim

June 05, 2024

SINGAPORE – Today, United States Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip and Singapore Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry Gabriel Lim met to review ongoing bilateral efforts and discuss opportunities to deepen the United States—Singapore trade relationship.

During the conversation, Ambassador McKalip and Permanent Secretary Lim affirmed the robust partnership between the U.S. and Singapore since the implementation of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 20 years ago in 2004.  Ambassador McKalip and Permanent Secretary Lim also exchanged perspectives on ways to expand upon bilateral cooperation both within and beyond the FTA.  Additionally, Ambassador McKalip conveyed his thanks to Singapore for its strong partnership in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), and for hosting this week’s IPEF events. 

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