Poland in Singapore

As a part of the diplomatic initiative "The European Union At Your School", which introduces the European Union to young people in Singapore, Ambassador Magdalena Bogdziewicz visited one of the oldest educational institutions in Singapore Gan Eng Seng Secondary School. The meeting on March 29th was attended by over three hundred students.  The sharing session was an opportunity to outline a short history of the European Union, its goals, achievements and plans for a more active role in the international arena, as well as to present Poland as a modern country with a rapidly growing economy and rich tradition and culture.

The focus of this year's edition of "The European Union At Your School" project was on economic and political ties between the European Union and Singapore and the Southeast Asia region, as underpinned by the new EU strategy to strengthen cooperation with the Indo-Pacific region in the key areas which are most relevant for the future generations: sustainable development, environmental protection, digital technologies.

Additionally, Ambassador presented Poland’s position in the EU as an important and fast-growing economy and a regional leader in Central and Eastern Europe, Polish contribution to building a rule-based community, as well as the benefits of the EU membership for the country and its citizens. In a lively dialogue with young people, she talked also about her work in diplomacy and Polish-Singapore relations, in particular growing economic cooperation which has been reflected by the increased presence of Polish products in local stores. Ambassador invited students to discover Polish tourist attractions and educational opportunities.

The EU at Your School project is coordinated by the EU Delegation in Singapore and the Singapore Ministry of Education. The Embassy of the Republic of Poland has been an active participant in the project since its inauguration in 2019.