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Ng Eng Hen receives Honorary Officer of Order of Australia
Former Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has been conferred the Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral defence ties between the two nations.
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The honour recognises Mr Ng's significant role in deepening defence cooperation between Singapore and Australia during his tenure as Defence Minister. His efforts to foster closer military partnerships and strategic alignment between the two countries have been instrumental in advancing regional security interests.
The Order of Australia is among the highest national honours bestowed by the Australian government, with the Honorary Officer designation reserved for distinguished individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Australian interests abroad.
Mr Ng, who served as Defence Minister from 2011 to 2019, oversaw a period of enhanced collaboration between Singapore's Ministry of Defence and Australian defence authorities. The strengthened relationship encompassed increased military exercises, intelligence sharing, and defence technology cooperation.
The award reflects the value Australia places on Singapore's role as a strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and the personal commitment Mr Ng brought to bilateral defence relations during his ministerial service.