Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965
The Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965 was an agreement between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of Singapore on 7 August 1965 that granted independence to Singapore. The Singapore Act 1966 followed the treaty.[2] The agreement included a Proclamation on Singapore to be made by Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman; a different Proclamation of Singapore was made by Singapore prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
 Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965 | |
| Signed | 7 August 1965 |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Effective | 9 August 1965 |
| Signatories | Government of Malaysia Government of Singapore |
| Parties |   |
| Depositary | Singapore Government dated 1 June 1966 The Secretary-General of the  English and French Registered No. I-8206 |
| Language | English |
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As a result of the agreement, Singapore achieved full independence from Malaysia, and within the Commonwealth of Nations, with effect from 9 August 1965.
See also
- Malaysia Agreement was signed on 9 July 1963 at London
- Malaysia Act 1963
- Singapore Act 1966
- United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV)
- Succession of states
- Vienna Convention on Succession of States in respect of Treaties
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