Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, to Australia from 6 to 9 October 2025.

This will be Prime Minister Wong's first official visit to Australia since taking office, and coincides with 60 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Singapore.

Australia and Singapore have a deep and longstanding relationship, underpinned by strong economic ties, strategic trust and a close defence partnership.

Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Wong will meet at Parliament House on Wednesday 8 October 2025 for the 10th Australia-Singapore Annual Leaders' Meeting.

Leaders will discuss deepening cooperation under the next phase of the Australia-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

This visit will be the fourth time the leaders have met. Prime Minister Albanese last met with Prime Minister Wong in May this year in Singapore.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

"Australia's prosperity and economic future are linked with Southeast Asia.

"Deepening our relationship with Singapore means more jobs, more trade, and improved security for Australians.

"Singapore is vital partner and close friend to Australia and we're united by our commitment to an open, stable and prosperous region.

"Our discussions will focus on our ambitious commitments under the next phase of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, building on our long history of cooperation."