Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, April 29, 2019. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing on Monday.
Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, which presents a new opportunity for developing bilateral relations, Xi said.
Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore
By actively supporting and participating in jointly building the Belt and Road, Singapore has injected new momentum into the development of bilateral relations in the new era, and played an exemplary role in the high-quality and high-level joint building of the Belt and Road by participating countries, Xi added.
READ MORE: Singapore PM promotes expected successor to deputy
He called on both countries to maintain firm support for economic globalization and multilateralism, create greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025, and promote economic integration in East Asia.
Lee said Singapore is willing to continue to be a partner of China's reform and development, and expects to see greater prosperity in China.
ALSO READ: Bond in SGD issued under China-Singapore program
Proposing joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative reflects China's fulfillment of its due role in international affairs, he said.
Lee said Singapore is willing to continue deepening cooperation with China in areas including connectivity, investment, and finance under the Belt and Road framework, and jointly push forward regional economic integration and the development of ASEAN-China relations.
Copyright 1995 - 2024. All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily. Without written authorization from China Daily, such content shall not be republished or used in any form.
CHINA DAILY HONG KONG NEWS |
OPEN |