Chancellor stresses deeper ties on defense, trade, digital technologies and green energy as leaders set multi-year work plan | Anadolu. EDITION Asia - PacificEuropeMerz says Germany-Singapore strategic partnership will grow furtherChancellor stresses deeper ties on defense, trade, digital technologies and green energy as leaders set multi-year work planAyhan Simsek and Saadet Gokce27 October 2026•Update: 27 October 2026BERLIN / ISTANBULGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that Germany and Singapore will expand their strategic.