SINGAPORE, June 17 -- Singapore and Indonesia are entering a new era of cooperation, with both nations committed to deepening ties, the former's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said following a Leaders' Retreat with the latter's President Prabowo Subianto.

At a joint press conference, Wong highlighted the successful implementation of three key bilateral agreements as proof of the strong relationship, built on mutual respect and trust, between the neighbouring countries.

"The retreat is a platform that we convene only with our two closest neighbours. It reflects the comfort and trust that we have with each other at the highest levels, and our shared commitment to work together in the spirit of mutual respect," he was quoted saying by The St...