Singapore's Silk Road Gambit: A Trade Agreement for the Long Game The signing of a joint statement by Singapore and Uzbekistan marks the first formal step towards negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations.
This development represents a significant strategic move by Singapore to position itself as a key player in Central Asia's economic landscape.
Singapore has been cultivating relationships with countries along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China's sprawling infrastructure project aimed at reviving the ancient Silk Road.