Visit lays foundation for Vietnam, Singapore to become role models for Southeast Asia: expert
The State visit to Singapore by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, with many agreements inked, has laid an important foundation for the two countries to develop and be more inter-connected to become role models for Southeast Asia, according to Assoc. Prof. Vu Minh Khuong.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (first, left) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (first, right) witness the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries on February 25. (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – The Statevisit to Singapore by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, with manyagreements inked, has laid an important foundation for the two countries todevelop and be more inter-connected to become role models for Southeast Asia,according to Assoc. Prof. Vu Minh Khuong.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency,the expert from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy said the trip fromFebruary 24 to 26 reaped many special outcomes clearly reflecting the twopeoples’ wholeheartedness, mettle, and inter-connectivity in the trying times.
Vietnam and Singapore will take thenext steps, with the strategic trust to be built up intensively, to carry outbilateral cooperation, firstly the agreements on defence, trade, andinvestment, among others signed during the trip, he said, noting that 28businesses also inked many memoranda of understanding.
The deals signed this time serve as a cornerstone, not merely ordinary contracts, underwhich the two sides will seek ways to develop more strongly together andcoordinate better in the future, Khuong went on.
He held that through this visit,President Phuc wished to affirm that the foundation of a modern country istaking shape in Vietnam, and that Vietnam will work closely with Singapore tomake important strides in the time ahead.
The expert expressed his hope thatVietnam will make strong reforms in the coming time to govern the country morestrongly and deserve to be a modern nation./.
Vietnam and Singapore have issued a joint press statement on strengthening strategic partnership and recovery cooperation on the occasion of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s State visit to Singapore from February 24-26.
Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Duy Ngoc, member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security paid a courtesy call to Singapore’s Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan on February 25.
The 3-day state visit that concluded on February 26 by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Singapore is a fine success that helps realise the policy of foreign relations set by the 13th National Party Congress of prioritising the comprehensive development of relations with neighbouring countries and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on late February 26, wrapping up a State visit to Singapore at the invitation of his counterpart Halimah Yacob.
Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Phung Khanh Tai had a working session with Chief Executive Director of the People’s Association (PA) of Singapore Lim Hock Yu in the city state on February 25.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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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.
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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.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (first, left) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (first, right) witness the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries on February 25. (Photo: VNA) 
