Kuala Lampur, April 18 --  

SINGAPORE, April 18 - Singapore and Australia have substantially concluded negotiations on a new protocol under the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) to secure the flow of essential supplies, including fuel, and to strengthen supply chain resilience.

In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) said the Protocol on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies delivers on a joint commitment made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on April 10.

"The protocol reflects the priority we accord each other with respect to trade in essential supplies, including petroleum oils such as diesel, and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

"It also demonstrates the ...