Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Wednesday in Beijing, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. The meeting coincided with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Singapore.
During the discussions, Han emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation to promote regional and global peace and development. He noted that over the past year, China-Singapore relations have seen steady and in-depth progress. “China’s development has greatly benefited from reform and opening up. We remain committed to high-level opening-up and high-quality development,” Han stated.
Han expressed China’s willingness to seize the opportunity presented by the anniversary to further advance bilateral cooperation. He highlighted the goal of pushing for greater development of the China-Singapore all-round, high-quality, future-oriented partnership, which he believes will contribute significantly to peace and prosperity in the region and the world.
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat praised China’s achievements and underscored the importance of openness and cooperation amid the current global situation. “All parties should adhere to opening up and collaboration, and safeguard multilateral mechanisms,” Heng said. He affirmed Singapore’s readiness to actively participate in China’s ongoing development process and expressed confidence in the future of bilateral relations.
The meeting between Han and Heng reflects a mutual commitment to deepening ties and working together to address regional challenges. The strengthened cooperation is expected to foster economic growth, innovation, and cultural exchange between China and Singapore, benefiting both nations and contributing to stability in the region.
The 35-year diplomatic relationship between China and Singapore has been marked by strong economic partnerships and collaborative initiatives. As both countries look to the future, the renewed commitment to cooperation signals a promising path forward for continued mutual advancement and support.
