China and Singapore Strengthen Diplomatic Ties on 35th Anniversary of Relations

Strategic Insights -

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan held a meeting in Beijing, underscoring the robust bilateral ties between the two nations. The meeting coincided with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. President Xi Jinping had recently met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, resulting in fruitful discussions. China expressed appreciation for Singapore's adherence to the one-China principle and its opposition to "Taiwan independence." Both sides emphasized their commitment to advancing cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investment, and connectivity, while also defending multilateralism and upholding principles of openness and inclusiveness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China is willing to use the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to advance the implementation of agreements reached by leaders of the two countries.
  • Wang Yi highlighted President Xi Jinping's recent meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, which yielded positive outcomes.
  • Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to working with China, guided by a forward-looking strategic vision, to leverage opportunities offered by technological advancements.
  • Balakrishnan stressed the significance of adhering to principles of openness, inclusiveness, and defending multilateralism, alongside ASEAN countries and China.
  • The meeting underscored the strong bilateral ties between China and Singapore, built on a shared vision for future cooperation.

Statistics:

  • 35 years of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, marking a significant milestone in their cooperation.
  • 1 China appreciates Singapore's reaffirmation of the one-China principle and its opposition to "Taiwan independence."
  • 1 Singapore, along with other ASEAN countries and China, will adhere to the principles of openness and inclusiveness.
  • 2 China and Singapore will work together to seal opportunities offered by technological advancements and deepen cooperation in multiple areas, including economic, trade, investment, and connectivity.

Sources:

  • People's Republic of China in Russian -- People's Republic of China in Russian
  • State Council News BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua)