Bringing Vietnam-Singapore relations closer, substantive and effective | Politics

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Chairman of the National Assembly of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin. (Photo: Duong Giang/VNA)

According to the VNA special envoy, within the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Singapore, on the afternoon of February 9 at the National Assembly of Singapore, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin.

National Assembly Chairman Tan Chuan-Jin welcomed and assessed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit as having an important meaning, opening activities to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of partnership. strategy between the two countries; contribute to deepening the cooperation relationship between the two countries.

The President of the National Assembly of Singapore respectfully conveyed his greetings to the senior leaders of Vietnam; Recalling the good impressions during the visit to Vietnam in May 2022, especially the success of SEA Games 31; expressed deep impression on Vietnam’s socio-economic development and said that Vietnam is one of the growth engines in the region.

[Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính hội kiến Tổng thống Singapore Halimah Yacob]

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed cordial greetings from General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to National Assembly Chairman Tan Chuan-Jin; highly appreciate Singapore’s strong development achievements and believe that Singapore will soon successfully realize the goal “Green Plan 2030.”

The two leaders expressed their delight at the rapid and profound developments in the bilateral relations; affirmed that he always attaches importance to and wishes that the Vietnam-Singapore relationship becomes closer, reliable, substantive and effective.

The two sides also shared their appreciation for the good development of the cooperative relationship between the two legislative bodies; They agreed to strengthen cooperation and share experiences in institutional building, perfecting the legal system, contributing to enhancing understanding and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, especially between the younger generations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hopes that Singapore will continue to support Vietnam in areas where Singapore has strengths such as: digital economy, digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology incubator development, education and training; proposed to create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to do business, live and study in Singapore.

The President of Singapore’s National Assembly highly appreciated the determination and vision of Vietnamese leaders in the process of developing the country and promoting the implementation of new fields such as clean energy and sustainable development; affirming that the Singapore Parliament will definitely support the initiatives and agreements that the two governments are implementing in all fields.

The two leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Singapore’s National Assembly Chairman said that Vietnam plays a very important role in maintaining solidarity and promoting the central role of ASEAN; The two countries’ legislatures agreed to continue working closely at the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), the World Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (IPU), and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum. APPF) and other parliamentary organizations; contribute to maintaining ASEAN solidarity and common stance within ASEAN on strategic issues related to peace and stability in the region, including the East Sea issue.

At the end of the meeting, in a cordial atmosphere, the President of the National Assembly of Singapore invited and directly introduced Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to visit the main meeting room of the National Assembly./.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

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