On April 10 Former Special Advisor, Rear-Admiral (RADM) (Ret) Peter Bager, was Conferred the Singapore Defence Fellowship by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence. Bager received the award for his significant contributions towards strengthening technology cooperation between both defence organisations, which is a key pillar of Singapore and Sweden's bilateral relations. The two navies have worked closely together since the 1990s when Singapore acquired Swedish mine countermeasure vessels and submarines.
The Singapore Defence Fellowship was originally established in 1996 as the Singapore Defence Techonology Distinguished Fellowship (SDTDF) with the purpose of recognising individuals who have contributed to the bilateral defence technology coorperation. After a review of SDTDF in 2018, the scope of the award was expanded to include defence policy and administrative officials who have made significant contributions towards defence ties and cooperation with Singapore.
On receiving the award, RADM (Ret) Bager said, "I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from Singapore. The success of our bilateral cooperation built over the years is a strong indication of the trust and respect that both countries have fostered. I am glad to have been part of this rewarding journey and I look forward to the further strengthening of the enduring friendship between Sweden and Singapore."
During Bager’s visit a reception was held at the Swedish residence where representatives from both the Singaporean and Swedish defense sector participated.
