新加坡：新加坡总理黄循财和德国总理梅尔茨周二（10月27日）在新加坡国会大厦举行的联合记者会上表示，新加坡和德国将把工业人工智能（AI）作为双方经济伙伴关系中更重要的一环，这是涵盖安全、贸易和能源的更新版五大支柱工作计划的一部分。
黄循财在联合记者会上表示，新加坡和德国认识到数字技术和人工智能改变经济的“巨大潜力”。
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Germany will make industrial artificial intelligence (AI) a bigger part of their economic partnership as part of an updated five-pillar work plan spanning security, trade and energy, the leaders of both nations said on Tuesday (Oct 27). Speaking at a joint press conference at Parliament House with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore and Germany recognise the “enormous potential” of digital technologies and AI to transform economies.
他指出，人工智能也能为企业和工人创造新机遇，并补充说，2025年签署的欧盟-新加坡数字贸易协定为跨境数字交易奠定了基础。为此，黄循财表示，双方“现在希望更进一步”。
AI can also create new opportunities for businesses and workers, he said, adding that the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement that was signed in 2025 provides a foundation for cross-border digital transactions. To this end, Mr Wong said both countries “now want to go further”.
他说：“特别是在工业人工智能的开发和部署方面，我们两国的优势可以互补。”
“Particularly in the development and deployment of industrial AI, where the strengths of our two countries can complement each other,” he said.
工业人工智能是将机器学习、计算机视觉和自主系统应用于实体运营、制造工厂、能源系统和供应链。
Industrial AI is the application of machine learning, computer vision, and autonomous systems to physical operations, manufacturing plants, energy systems and supply chains.
正在进行为期两天正式访问的梅尔茨用德语指出，通过该地区的国际贸易量巨大，并将其描述为政治、经济和技术力量交汇的区域。
Mr Merz, who is in Singapore for a two-day official visit, noted in German the high volume of international trade that passes through the region, describing it as an area where political, economic and technological forces are at play.
他说，正是基于这一背景，他此行旨在深化伙伴关系，并指出德国也希望在重大技术创新中拥有发言权。这是梅尔茨自2025年当选总理以来的首次访问。
He said that he is visiting Singapore to deepen partnerships against this backdrop, noting that Germany also wants to have a say in major technological innovations. The visit is his first since he was elected chancellor in 2025.
2026年10月27日，德国总理梅尔茨和总理黄循财在国会大厦。
Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Parliament House on Oct 27, 2026.
两国于2024年11月将关系提升为战略伙伴关系，拥有深厚的经济和防务联系，并是推动多边主义的共同伙伴。在欧盟成员国中，德国是新加坡最大的货物贸易伙伴和第三大服务贸易伙伴。
Both countries elevated relations to a strategic partnership in November 2024, share strong economic and defence ties, and are mutual partners in advancing multilateralism. Among European Union nations, Germany is Singapore’s largest trading partner in goods and the third largest in services.
“总理梅尔茨和我都同意，在我们的战略伙伴关系框架下，双方可以共同做的事情还有很多，”黄循财说，并补充说，两国也同意了更新后的联合工作计划。该计划涵盖五大支柱的举措：政治、国防、安全和情报 贸易、投资、交通和城市发展 数字化和人工智能 研究、科学、技术和创新 能源转型、绿色经济和气候 在贸易方面，两国将通过德国-新加坡可持续发展与创新框架（FSI）鼓励经济合作，包括就共同关心的问题进行交流。
“Chancellor Merz and I both agree that there is much more we can do together under our strategic partnership,” said Mr Wong, adding that both countries have also agreed to the updated joint work plan. The plan includes initiatives across five pillars: Political, defence, security and intelligence Trade, investment, transport, and urban development Digitalisation and artificial intelligence Research, science, technology, and innovation Energy transition, green economy and climate On trade, both countries will encourage economic collaboration through the Germany-Singapore Framework for Sustainability and Innovation (FSI), including exchanges on issues of mutual interest.
在安全方面，例如，两国将继续深化军事合作和国防交流，涉及数字化和网络安全、研发和创新、装备、以及服务和维护等领域。该计划还包括加强新加坡武装部队与德国联邦国防军之间合作机会的方式。
On the security front, for example, both countries will continue to deepen military-to-military cooperation and defence exchanges in digitalisation and cybersecurity, research and development and innovation, armament, and service and maintenance. The plan also includes ways to intensify collaboration opportunities between the Singapore Armed Forces and the Bundeswehr.
在能源方面，该计划旨在通过商业参与可再生能源和电网互联项目，支持东盟电网的发展，包括利用现有的双边贸易促进平台和行业网络。
On energy, the plan aims to support the development of the ASEAN Power Grid through commercial participation in renewable energy and grid interconnection projects, including via existing bilateral trade promotion platforms and industry networks.
今年2月，两国宣布启动正在进行的“创新年”倡议，将人工智能和量子、微电子、生物技术等未来技术列为重点关注领域等。
In February, both countries announced an ongoing “year of innovation” initiative, which placed AI and future technologies such as quantum, microelectronics and biotechnology as key focus areas, among other things.
“新加坡意在建立势头，在人工智能、先进制造、绿色技术、半导体、量子和空间技术等领域推动更多联合研究和创新项目，”黄循财说。
"Singapore intends to build momentum and pursue more joint research and innovation projects in areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, green technologies, semiconductors, quantum and space technologies," said Mr Wong.
他补充说，与此同时，新加坡和德国都认识到，人工智能带来了新的风险和挑战。
At the same time, Singapore and Germany both recognise that AI poses new risks and challenges, he added.
“因此，即使我们双方在人工智能部署方面开展合作，也能确保以一种保持安全、可信和以人为本的方式进行，”黄循财说。
"So even as we both cooperate on AI deployment, we can ensure that this is done in a way that remains safe, trusted and human-centred," said Mr Wong.
新加坡总理黄循财于2026年10月27日在国会大厦欢迎德国总理弗里德里希·默茨。
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong welcomes Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Parliament House on Oct 27, 2026.
致力合作 黄循财表示，尽管新加坡和德国“地理上相距遥远”，但双方拥有许多共同利益和信念，这六十年来一直支撑着两国友谊。
COMMITTED TO COOPERATION Mr Wong said both countries share many common interests and convictions that have underpinned their friendship over the past six decades despite Singapore and Germany being "geographically far apart".
他补充说，在一个日益不确定和碎片化的世界中，这些共同信念将让两国走得更近。
These shared convictions will bring the two countries closer together in a world that is becoming more uncertain and fragmented, he added.
黄循财说：“新加坡和德国都与全球经济紧密相连。我们依赖开放市场和强有力的国际伙伴关系。”
"Singapore and Germany are both deeply connected to the global economy. We depend on open markets and strong international partnerships," said Mr Wong.
“时代潮流正转向反对开放和贸易。但我们的回应不能是转向内向。相反，我们希望与志同道合的伙伴合作，建立新的联系，”黄循财说。
"The zeitgeist is turning against openness and trade. But our response cannot be to turn inwards. Instead, we want to work with like-minded partners to build new connections," said Mr Wong.
对此，黄循财表示，新加坡和德国是在维护以规则为基础的国际秩序方面的“天然伙伴”。
To this, Mr Wong said Singapore and Germany are "natural partners" in upholding the international rules-based order.
“我们相信，无论大国小国，都受益于一个规则受到尊重、承诺得到履行、争端以和平方式解决的世界。”随后他提到德国认可《水下基础设施防务交流指导原则》（GUIDE），这是一个由包括新加坡在内的17个国家发起的自愿框架，旨在保护电信、能源和管道系统等关键水下基础设施。
"We believe that countries, large and small, benefit from a world where rules are respected, commitments are honoured, and disputes are resolved peacefully.”He then cited Germany’s endorsement of the Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges (GUIDE), a voluntary framework by 17 nations including Singapore to safeguard critical underwater infrastructure, such as telecommunications, energy and pipeline systems.
黄循财说，GUIDE是各国如何合作支持多边框架和倡议的一个实际例子。
GUIDE is one practical example of how countries can work together to support multilateral frameworks and initiatives, said Mr Wong.
德国于7月成为东盟领域对话伙伴。黄循财表示，这是加强德国与东南亚关系的重要一步。
Germany became an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner in July. Mr Wong said this marked an important step towards strengthening ties between Germany and Southeast Asia.
黄循财说：“明年作为东盟轮值主席国，新加坡将致力于深化东盟与德国及欧盟（European Union）的伙伴关系，包括推进东盟-欧盟自由贸易协定的进程。”
"As ASEAN Chair next year, Singapore will work to deepen ASEAN’s partnerships with both Germany and the EU (European Union), including by making progress towards an ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement," said Mr Wong.
东盟与欧盟也将在明年新加坡担任东盟轮值主席国期间，纪念双方建立对话关系50周年。
ASEAN and the EU will also mark 50 years of Dialogue Relations during Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship next year.
联合记者会结束后，默茨将拜会总统尚达曼，并接受资深部长李显龙设午宴款待。
Following the joint press conference, Mr Merz will be calling on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and be hosted to lunch by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
下午，默茨将发表第49届新加坡演讲，该演讲由ISEAS-尤索夫·伊萨研究所主办。黄循财也将设晚宴款待默茨总理。
In the afternoon, Mr Merz will deliver the 49th Singapore Lecture, organised by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. Mr Wong will also host a dinner in the chancellor’s honour.