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Singapore highlights role in shaping future of global transport

Singapore also launched new training programmes for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with the first course for Caribbean officials to be held in 2026, and announced an extension of the Singapore-ICAO Developing Countries Training Programme, including 1.8 million USD in scholarships and support over the next three years. ​

The centre is aimed at helping the region balance economic development and sustainability goals. (Photo: straitstimes.com)
The centre is aimed at helping the region balance economic development and sustainability goals. (Photo: straitstimes.com)

Singapore (VNA) - Singapore has hosted the two-day Global Aviation and Maritime Summit, bringing together top officials from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and over 500 delegates from more than 80 countries to discuss the future of transport in a rapidly changing world.

Addressing the opening ceremony on July 13, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow emphasised global partnerships to enhance safety, sustainability, and smart solutions in both sectors. He reaffirmed Singapore’s long-standing support for ICAO and IMO and stressed the role of multilateral institutions in maintaining a rules-based international order.

Singapore also launched new training programmes for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with the first course for Caribbean officials to be held in 2026, and announced an extension of the Singapore-ICAO Developing Countries Training Programme, including 1.8 million USD in scholarships and support over the next three years.

Additionally, Singapore pledged 3 million USD to IMO’s enhanced training and technical cooperation from 2026–2028.

The summit featured high-level discussions on transport resilience, inter-sectoral collaboration, and regulatory transformation.

To date, country has trained over 4,200 aviation and maritime professionals under ICAO and IMO-linked programmes./.

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