Vietnam desires stronger relations with Singapore
VOV.VN - Vietnam places importance on relations with neighbours, regional countries and strategic partners, including Singapore, has said Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat.
During a reception for newly-appointed Singaporean Ambassador Jaya Ratnam on June 16, Thuong highlighted the positive development of Vietnam-Singapore ties across multiple fields over the past time, adding that both nations’ leaders have maintained exchange visits, demonstrating the trusted political ties.
Thuong also hailed Singapore’s successful investment in Vietnam, helping the latter ramp up its socio-economic development, and suggested the two sides make greater efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIP).
He showed his elation at fruitful bilateral collaboration in education-training, and culture-tourism, while suggesting both sides join ASEAN member states' efforts in dealing with regional issues in accordance with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
In response, the Singaporean diplomat praised the sound Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership and expressed his hope that the two countries will work out a score of measures to reinforce the bilateral ties in the time to come.
He also suggested solutions to enhance bilateral economic links, including improving the operational efficiency of VSIPs and incentivizing Singaporean firms to intensify investments in innovation, creation and digital economy in Vietnam.
The ambassador conveyed the invitation of Gan Kim Yong, Chairman of the Singaporean People’s Action Party, to the Vietnamese official to hold online talks at an appropriate time.
Thuong expressed his pleasure at the fruitful cooperation between the two Parties over the past time, thanked the invitation and assigned competent agencies to arrange the online talks in the near future.