Original title: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong meets with Wang Yi
Xinhua news agency, Singapore, September 14 (reporter Wang Lili and Li Xiaoyu) - on September 14, 2021 local time, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met with Wang Yi, State Councilor and foreign minister, who was on an official visit to Singapore.
Wang Yi conveyed the cordial greetings of Chinese leaders to Li Xianlong and said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore 30 years ago, bilateral relations have always maintained a momentum of development and become an important stabilizing factor in the region. This is due to the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the joint efforts of people from all walks of life of the two countries, and the fact that Singapore has always been able to look at China's development and changes objectively and rationally, and is good at finding cooperation opportunities from China's development and striving for win-win prospects. The orientation of the China Singapore all-round cooperative partnership keeping pace with the times is appropriate. China is willing to further enhance mutual trust, deepen exchanges with New Zealand in the post epidemic period, create opportunities in the changing situation, remain determined in the chaotic situation, further promote mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and contribute to peace, stability and development in the region and even the world.
Wang Yi said that China will adhere to good neighborly friendship, continue to deepen cooperation with ASEAN countries and open up new prospects for China ASEAN relations. We are willing to speed up negotiations with ASEAN countries on the "code of conduct in the South China Sea", jointly host the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China ASEAN dialogue relations, maintain the mature regional structure centered on ASEAN, share development Dividends with other countries, and promote common development and prosperity in the region.
Li Xianlong asked Wang Yi to convey his sincere greetings to Chinese leaders and appreciated China's success in controlling the epidemic. He said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and China, bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields have yielded fruitful results. New Zealand cherishes the achievements of New Zealand China relations, hopes that bilateral relations will be further developed and create a new era for new China relations. Over the past 30 years, ASEAN China relations have improved in an all-round way, which is in the fundamental interests of both sides and has promoted regional stability, openness and cooperation. New Zealand supports ASEAN countries and China to jointly host the 30th anniversary celebrations, consolidate the open regional cooperation framework and provide new development opportunities for both sides. China has achieved great success in the past 40 years, and its international responsibilities have also increased. It is hoped that all parties will achieve positive interaction with China, work together to build a global village in the era of globalization and promote the long-term and sustainable development of the world.
During his visit to Singapore, Wang Yi also met with new Vice Premier Wang Ruijie, held talks with new foreign minister Viven and jointly met with reporters. (end)