In a dynamic meeting in Beijing, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat to emphasize the importance of deepening ties between the two economies. The discussion came at a time when both sides are keen to further transform bilateral relationships into a future-oriented partnership that champions regional and global peace.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Han Zheng highlighted that China’s remarkable progress, fueled by reform and opening up, sets a robust foundation for high-level engagement and quality development. His call for enhanced cooperation is seen as a commitment to building on established progress by opening new channels of collaboration.
Heng Swee Keat echoed these sentiments by stressing that in an interconnected global landscape, maintaining open channels and multilateral mechanisms is essential. He noted that Singapore is determined to actively participate in China’s development journey, signaling strong confidence in the evolving bilateral rapport.
Both leaders underscored that fostering closer cooperation not only bolsters economic and technological innovations but also plays a crucial role in promoting peace and sustainable development across regions. As the relationship enters a new era, this renewed commitment is expected to pave the way for comprehensive strategies that meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
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Chinese vice president calls for closer China-Singapore cooperation
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