Singapore
has signed three agreements with the European Commission (EC) to enhance
bilateral relations in the transport sector.
Minister for Transport and Second Minister for
Foreign Affairs Lui Tuck Yew and Vice-President of the European Commission and
Commissioner for Transport Mr Siim Kallas signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the EC and Singapore on co-operation in intelligent transport
systems (ITS).
Both sides will be able to cooperate in ITS in
urban transport, such as developing and assessing ITS technologies and
solutions in urban transport systems, ITS training programmes, and policy
formulation towards sustainable urban mobility involving ITS.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and
the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) also signed an MOU on aviation
safety co-operation.
The areas of co-operation include civil
aviation training, sharing of information, and research.
Mr Kallas and Minister Lui also witnessed the
signing of a Letter of Intent between the Single European Sky Air Traffic
Management (ATM) Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) and the CAAS to explore
ways to co-operate on air traffic management issues.
Both sides will work on joint projects such as
harmonisation of standards, and other areas of collaboration related to air
traffic management.
Mr Siim Kallas said transport is an example of
where more can be done.
"We can all gain from working together,
and by making best use of Europe's investment, its specialised technical
expertise, skill in innovation and transport manufacturing capability."
Minister Lui Tuck Yew said the signing of
these agreements shows that there is greater scope for co-operation in the
transport sector between the EC and Singapore.
"We can build on our common interest in
enhancing the transport links between Europe and Asia to facilitate business
interactions, trade, tourism, and economic growth.
"I am confident that the agreements
signed today will deepen our bilateral exchanges, and help address common
challenges ahead in the transport arena," he said.
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