British News Agency

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola welcomed Singapore's Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng to Strasbourg as he began his European tour.

During the meeting, they discussed strengthening friendly relations between the two sides, deepening interparliamentary dialogue and expanding cooperation, particularly in the field of trade.

Metsola noted that next year would mark the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), emphasizing that significant opportunities exist to further develop existing cooperation.