Beijing: Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, held talks with Singaporean Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, in Beijing, yesterday.
According to Nam News Network, Li emphasized that China and Singapore are friendly neighbors and important partners. He highlighted that under the strategic guidance of their leaders, the traditional friendship between China and Singapore has been continuously deepened since the establishment of diplomatic relations 35 years ago. This has resulted in enhanced bilateral relations and practical cooperation with fruitful outcomes.
Li expressed China's willingness to collaborate with Singapore to maintain traditions of mutual respect, trust, equality, and mutual benefits. He stressed the importance of maintaining close high-level exchanges, enhancing strategic communication, and consolidating political mutual trust.
Wong noted Singapore's confidence in the Chinese economy and expressed a willingness to enhance communication and collaboration with China. He emphasized the importance of working together on regional and multilateral platforms to safeguard free trade and the multilateral trading system.