On 28 August, during his official visit to Vietnam, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong held talks with Prime Minister Pham Minh Trung, held meetings with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong. Vuong Dinh Hue, President of the National Assembly.
In the meetings, the leaders agreed to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and high-ranking Singaporeans to visit Vietnam to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (1973 – 2023) and 10 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Welcomed the delegation. A Strategic Partnership (2013-2023), stressing that the visit marks an important milestone in relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed his happiness that the relationship between the two countries has grown stronger and deeper and expanded into several new areas, affirming that Vietnam is an important strategic partner of Singapore in the region.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Le Hsien Loong agreed to enhance exchange of experiences on improving the capacity and status of the ruling party, including issues of party building, policy formulation and training of cadres. set; strengthen human resource training for Vietnam, coordinate more effectively in regional and world fora; Strengthen high-level exchanges between branches and levels.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore on their way to a meeting Photo: Hu Hung
Based on the substantial expansion of cooperation between the two countries in recent years, Prime Minister Pham Minh Sign and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong agreed to study the possibility of upgrading bilateral relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the near future. next.
The two Prime Ministers confirmed visits and increased contacts at all levels of party, state, government and parliament; Especially organizing an annual meeting between the Prime Ministers of the two countries.
Emphasizing the need to effectively implement the Green Economy – Digital Economy Partnership (established in February 2023), the two Prime Ministers highly appreciated the completion of the upgrade of the Framework Agreement linking the two economies. Vietnam – Singapore contributing to expansion into new areas such as clean energy and energy transition, innovation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that Singapore increase imports of Vietnamese products; develop and transform the traditional Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) into a smart, green industrial park; expand investment; Supporting Vietnam to develop ancillary industries…
Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in defence, security, culture etc. The two leaders welcomed cooperation in digital transformation and the creation of the National Data Centre.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Singapore to help Vietnam build and operate a large database center to improve efficiency in crime prevention, especially high-tech crime prevention; Vietnam’s system will soon be linked to the electronic identification and authentication system in Singapore to facilitate travel, living and working for citizens of both countries.
Both sides agreed to coordinate with other ASEAN countries to promote trade and investment; Maintaining ASEAN’s common position on the East Sea issue; stressing the importance of freedom and safety of navigation and overflight; Ensuring full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties (DOC) in the East Sea; Strive to create a sound and effective Code of Conduct (CoC) in the East Sea, in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The two Prime Ministers witnessed the signing ceremony of 7 documents, including: Agreement on Research Programs and Thematic Research Programs for Senior Officials of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Period 2024 – 2026); Letter of Exchanges on Upgrading the Framework Agreement linking the two economies; MoU on Innovation Talent Exchange Program; MoU in the field of skill and labor development; Letter of Intent on continuing to implement the Memorandum of Understanding under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement; MoU on Educational Cooperation; MoU on promoting sustainable infrastructure development in Ho Chi Minh City.
