Mr. Putucherry, Minister of State for GovTech of the Republic of Singapore, signed the Memorandam of Cooperation (MoC) Declaration on Digital.
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On May 25, 2022, Mr. MAKISHIMA Karen of Minister for Digital Transformation exchanged views with Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Minister-in-charge of GovTech of the Republic of Singapore, who is visiting Japan, in Digital Agency and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Digital Agency of Japan and the Government Technology Agency of the Republic of Singapore in the Area of Digital Government.
1. Outline of the Exchange of Opinions
(1) Opening
Minister Makishima welcomed Prime Minister Abe's visit to Digital Agency. He stated that he is aware that digitalization is a digital advanced country that ranks high in various international evaluations of digitalization, and that there is much to be learned from the Singaporean experience in promoting Japanese Digital Agency. He also stated that he would like to build a close cooperative relationship with in the digital field, learning from the example of GovTech.
In response, Minister Putucherry stated that the two countries have a long history and he would like to build even closer cooperative relations in the future. In the digital field, he would also like to share knowledge, exchange information, share best practices, ensure interoperability, and contribute to international standards. In particular, as common values between the two countries are openness and using technology to improve society, it is possible to create greater value by involving many parties, as in smart cities and Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation.
(2) Exchange of views on digitalization initiatives by both Japan and Singapore
The two ministers exchanged views on the use of digital technology as a measure against COVID-19 pandemic, the use of digital IDs, the development of digital human resources, human resource exchanges, smart cities, Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation, and the free and reliable flow of data (DFFT), and shared the view that they will promote cooperation.
(3) Future cooperation
The two ministers shared the view that they would further strengthen cooperation in the digital field between Japan and Singapore based on the exchange of views and the Memorandum of Cooperation.
Furthermore, on the following day (May 26, 2022), Prime Minister Abe attended the Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, and announced the conclusion of this Memorandum of Cooperation in the presence of the leaders at the document exchange ceremony held thereafter.
Japan-Singapore Summit Meeting and Document Exchange Ceremony (Prime Minister's Official Residence)
2. Outline of the Memorandum
Scope of cooperation
We will cooperate in the following areas.
Sharing their respective experiences in the development of digital government, such as AI, cloud service, cybersecurity, digital identity, inclusive (leaving no one behind) design, trusted and free data flow (DFFT), and Web3
Capacity building through skills sharing, co-hosting training courses, action plans and workshops
Promotion of cooperation by holding meetings between the executives of the two parties and jointly publishing a report on digital government between Japan and Singapore
Support for holding events related to respective digital governments
Cooperation period
- This MoC begins on the date of signature and cooperation under this MoC will continue for a period of three (3) years from the date of signature (renewable by mutual written consent).
Date of Signature of the Memorandum and Signer
Signed: May 25, 2022
Location: Digital Agency
Signatories: Minister for Digital Transformation MAKISHIMA Karen (Japan), Singaporean GovTech Minister Janil Putucherry (Singapore)