What a week for 
relations. @tradegovuk Secretary of State @trussliz and @MTI_Sg Chan Chun Sing, signed the UK- Singapore Free Trade Agreement. This takes the UK closer to joining the CPTPP and kick-started Digital Economy Agreement negotiations. 1/6



At @MilkenInstitute ‘s Asia Summit, @trussliz set out the case for free trade as the basis for economic recovery. She set out an ambitious agenda for the UK to deepen economic partnership and accelerate innovation work in the region. 3/6
The digital economy is key to future prosperity of
and
, as Minister S Iswaran and @trussliz strive for a 
Digital Economy Agreement. From businesses based in
for SE Asia, @trussliz heard how UK’s membership of #CPTPP and a Digital Economy Agreement may drive growth 4/6





As a free port is a catalyst for open trade, @trussliz visited Port of Singapore operated by PSA, and saw firsthand how technology has revolutionised global supply chains. 5/6
The visit wrapped up with a tour of Jewel Changi Airport, an icon of Singapore, where British design and engineering is fully showcased #SGUKpartnership 6/6