Vietnam sends greetings to Singapore over 45-year ties
President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc have sent their Singaporean counterparts, President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, letters of greetings on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (August 1).
Vietnam and Singapore set up the Strategic Partnership in 2013 (Infographic: VNA)
Hanoi, July 31 (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang and PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc have sent their Singaporean counterparts, President HalimahYacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, letters of greetings on the occasionof the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (August 1).
In their letters, the Vietnamese leaders expressed theirdelights at the unceasing consolidation and development of the comprehensivecooperation and relations between the two countries over the past 45 years.
Vietnam and Singapore established their status of strategicpartnership in 2013, which ushered in a new period of closer ties and deepenedmutual trust, they noted.
The leaders wrote about the significant achievementsrecorded in bilateral cooperation in various fields, in particular economics, trade,and investment; security and defence; education and training; and science and technology.
Their letters expressed their hopes for strengthening theVietnam-Singapore strategic partnership in the future for the sake of theirpeoples, and for peace and prosperity of the region and the world at large.
On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterPham Binh Minh also sent a letter of greetings to Foreign Minister of SingaporeVivian Balakrishnan. Minh is currently paying an official visit to Singaporeand will attend the 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings there.
Vietnam and Singapore have worked closely together in theASEAN Community, and supported each other at regional and international forumssuch as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, the Asia-EuropeMeeting (ASEM), and the United Nations (UN).
Singapore has been one of Vietnam’s biggest trade partnerssince 1996, ranking second amongst ASEAN and eighth amongst of global tradepartners. Bilateral trade last year rose by 8.9 percent from 2016 to reach 8.3billion USD.
Singapore is now the biggest investor in Vietnam amongstASEAN, and third globally. As of the end of last May, Singapore had 2,048investment projects worth 43.53 billion USD in Vietnam. Their businesses havebeen present in 48 of the 63 provinces and cities of Vietnam.
Close to 9,000 Vietnamese students are currently learning inSingapore, serving as a bridge to promote the two countries’ friendship. –VNA
There is substantial room for Vietnam and Singapore to further develop their strategic partnership, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Tao Thi Thanh Huong.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh is set to represent the Vietnamese Government in signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the operation principles of the Vietnam-Singapore cooperation centre.
Vietnam and Singapore will mark the 45h anniversary of their diplomatic ties on August 1. On this occasion, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Catherine Wong Siow Ping granted an interview to Vietnam News Agency about bilateral ties. Followings are the full text of the interview.
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Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan shared their positive evaluations of the growth of the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership during their talks in Singapore on July 31.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnam and Singapore set up the Strategic Partnership in 2013 (Infographic: VNA) 
