# Singapore-Kazakhstan ties could unlock business opportunities and a backup trade route: Lee

https://mins.news/en/video/35986

- CNA, 2026-08-28 17:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNlIOYFeb1k

> Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says closer ties with Kazakhstan could create opportunities for Singapore companies and offer a backup route for high-value cargo if major sea lanes are disrupted. During his visit to Kazakhstan, he pointed to potential in services and investment, while noting that distance limits direct trade.

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