Singapore, April 10 -- Singapore and Cambodia have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to enhance food security and promote bilateral rice trade amid growing uncertainties affecting global supply chains.

According to Singapore's Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, the agreement reaffirms the two countries' commitment to maintaining open trade and avoiding unnecessary restrictions. Cambodia also agreed to support rice supply to Singapore under terms mutually agreed upon by both sides.

Grace Fu, Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, said rising geopolitical tensions have increased the risk of disruptions to global food supplies. She noted that the agreement ...