Singapore bolsters food security with China, Japan, South Korea cooperation agreements
Food security is a key concern for Singapore, given how the small, trade-dependent nation cannot fully insulate itself from food supply disruptions arising from climate change, disease outbreaks and geopolitical developments.Like energy, the Republic strengthens its food security by diversifying import sources to reduce reliance on one source.To this, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) on Friday (Oct 30) announced that the country has strengthened cooperation with China, Japan and South Korea — through the exchange and renewal of three bilateral agreements."The agreements will deepen collaboration in key areas such as sustainable agriculture and food systems, agricultural research and development, and smart farming," the ministry said.Agriculture, food security cooperation with ChinaThe agreement with China, first signed in December 2023, was renewed for another three years.It provides a framework for both countries to collaborate in agricultural research and development, agri-trade, food security, and emergency preparedness.