Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Singapore's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing on Monday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. Both leaders emphasized the importance of strategic coordination and communication to navigate the current turbulent global landscape.
Wang Yi highlighted that despite their distinct domestic political agendas, China and Singapore are making steady progress towards their national development goals. The close collaboration between the two nations has significantly contributed to their modernization efforts.
The discussions focused on deepening the all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership established by both countries' leaders. Wang Yi expressed China’s readiness to strengthen synergy with Singapore, aiming to contribute to regional peace, stability, and development.
Balakrishnan reaffirmed Singapore’s commitment to the \"one-China policy\" and opposed any moves towards \"Taiwan independence.\" He also mentioned the upcoming 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and China as an opportunity to expand high-level exchanges and comprehensive cooperation.
Both ministers agreed to utilize dialogue mechanisms at all levels, maximize their mutual visa exemption policy, and further build a China-ASEAN community with a shared future. This collaboration is expected to enhance regional integration and support economic globalization.
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