<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/sheikh-khaled-bin-mohamed/" target="_blank">Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed</a>, Crown Prince of <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/abu-dhabi/" target="_blank">Abu Dhabi</a>, held talks with Singapore's Prime Minister <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/05/15/president-sheikh-mohamed-congratulates-new-singapore-pm-lawrence-wong/" target="_blank">Lawrence Wong</a> on Tuesday, during his official visit to Singapore. The leaders were on hand as a host of agreements in artificial intelligence, education and renewable energy were made to strengthen co-operation between the countries. They also held high-level talks at the Singapore Parliament House aimed at cementing long-standing ties. During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed the importance of promoting UAE-Singapore collaboration, with a focus on advanced technology, clean energy and urban planning. Sheikh Khaled wrote a message in the guestbook at the Parliament House, stating: “Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, where we discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations. “We look forward to deepening our collaboration and strategic partnerships across various vital sectors to meet the aspirations of our people.” Sheikh Khaled also toured the Marina Barrage and was briefed on its critical role in water flow management and flood prevention. The visit also encompassed an overview of Singapore’s initiatives in water optimisation, waste recycling, and the development of artificial islands. He later visited one of Singapore's most popular attractions, Gardens by the Bay, and commended the government for integrating urban and economic development with expanded green spaces. “It embodies Singapore’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. We look forward to enhancing UAE-Singapore co-operation in sustainability and eco-friendly infrastructure, towards reaching new heights of partnership,” Sheikh Khaled wrote in a message in the guestbook. Earlier, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince received an official reception ceremony at Singapore's Parliament House featuring a guard of honour and the playing of the national anthems of both countries. The Crown Prince's delegation includes Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President and Jamal Al Suwaidi, UAE ambassador to Singapore. Sheikh Khaled later toured GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company based in the South-East Asian country, majority owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company. Mubadala first invested in the company in 2009 and has played a key growth in its growth in the semiconductor sector in the years since. GlobalFoundries operates in Asia, Europe and the US, developing technology helping to power billions of electronic devices. Sheikh Khaled's Singapore visit is his latest overseas engagement since he was named Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in March last year. Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/10/06/sheikh-khaled-bin-mohamed-arrives-in-norway-for-official-visit/" target="_blank">Sheikh Khaled travelled to Norway</a> on another official visit. He held talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and explored ways to advance co-operation across new, developing and high-growth sectors. On October 1, <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/10/01/abu-dhabi-crown-prince-holds-talks-with-qatars-sheikh-tamim-in-doha/" target="_blank">Sheikh Khaled concluded an official visit to Qatar</a> and discussed ways to enhance ties across strategic sectors during his talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. He also met Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and highlighted the importance of deepening collaboration in several areas. Last month, <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/09/10/sheikh-khaleds-official-visit-to-india-ends-as-economic-partnerships-are-signed/" target="_blank">Sheikh Khaled completed an official visit to India</a> and witnessed the signing of partnerships between UAE and Indian bodies that extended the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement established in May 2022.