29-8-2023 (HANOI) Leaders from Vietnam and Singapore have expressed their willingness to explore the potential of elevating their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in the future. The agreement was reached during a productive three-day visit by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, which concluded on Tuesday. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart engaged in fruitful discussions, emphasizing the importance of deepening cooperation in various key sectors, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Both prime ministers underscored the significance of enhancing collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, education and training, finance and banking, and tourism. They recognized the need for the effective implementation of the digital economy-green economy partnership, which was established in 2023, as well as the revised Vietnam-Singapore economic connectivity agreement.
Following their talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of several new agreements. These included deals pertaining to sustainable infrastructure, skills development, and the exchange of innovation talent. These agreements signify the commitment of both nations to fostering long-term cooperation and mutual growth.
The prospective comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Singapore holds great potential for strengthening ties and advancing shared interests. It reflects the commitment of both countries to deepening their collaboration across multiple sectors, which will contribute to the prosperity and development of the region as a whole.
As Vietnam and Singapore look towards the future, they are poised to further cultivate their bilateral relationship, exploring new avenues of cooperation and reinforcing their strategic partnership. The commitment and mutual understanding demonstrated during this visit set a positive trajectory for the future of their alliance, paving the way for increased economic integration, people-to-people exchanges, and enhanced regional stability.
