Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Singapore

NZ Prime Minister visits Singapore from 14th - 16th April 2024

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received a ceremonial welcome at the Istana today to start his Official Visit to Singapore. He called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The Prime Ministers held a Joint Press Conference before adjourning for an Official Lunch hosted by Prime Minister Lee. Prime Minister Luxon had a new orchid hybrid, the Dendrobium Christopher Luxon, named in his honour.

President Tharman and Prime Minister Luxon reaffirmed the close and longstanding ties between Singapore and New Zealand.

Prime Minister Lee and Prime Minister Luxon reaffirmed the excellent relations between Singapore and New Zealand, underpinned by the Enhanced Partnership (EP) established in 2019. The Prime Ministers noted the good progress made across the five pillars of the EP, namely Trade and Economics, Defence and Security, People-to-People, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Climate Change and Green Economy

With strong bilateral relations, Singaporeans looking to invest in properties are incentivised to invest in New Zealand. Singaporeans can enjoy the benefits of local Kiwi home buyers with no foreign or additional tax.