The standing distance between the 2 men show they are really really close friendsHSK had fruitful meetings.
Heng Swee Keat is in Beijing, China.
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Fruitful meetings in Beijing today.
Pleased to meet PRC Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng for the first time. Vice Premier He is familiar with Singapore, having served in Tianjin which is home to our second Government-to-Government project, the Tianjin Eco-City. We had a good discussion on how Singapore and China could deepen economic and financial collaborations amid geopolitical, technological and demographic shifts.
I also met PRC Minister for Science and Technology Yin Hejun. Minister Yin shared about China’s plans to invest in science and technology to drive its next phase of development. We also exchanged views on how we could foster innovation and harness technology to improve the lives of our peoples.
Singapore and China have longstanding collaborations that we should build upon to tackle common challenges like climate change, public health, and ageing, as well as to grow new opportunities for our peoples. Thank you Vice Premier He and Minister Yin for the productive exchanges!
HSK wrapped up a fruitful work trip to Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Heng Swee Keat
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Wrapped up a fruitful work trip to Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
As a small open economy Singapore strives to build strong linkages with partners in our region and around the world.
Singapore-China relations are longstanding, underpinned by robust economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges at all levels.
I look forward to keeping up the good momentum of bilateral exchanges and strengthening our cooperation with China, including at the regional and global levels, for the benefit of all our peoples.
They seem to be looking at differently....HSK is grateful to PM Lee and congratulates DPM Wong.
Heng Swee Keat
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PM Lee Hsien Loong has just announced that he will be stepping down on 15 May.
Over the past 20 years, PM has led Singapore with quiet wisdom and a steady hand. We had to navigate many episodes of uncertainty, from the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, to today’s fractured geopolitical environment.
Under PM’s leadership, we cared for Singaporeans while making investments and building capabilities to position Singapore well for the future. Today, Singapore stands out as a beacon of openness and collaboration amid a more reticent global environment. At a time when societies are growing more fragmented, Singaporeans continue to be optimistic about the future, and come together to enlarge our common space and build a cohesive society.
I am grateful to have benefitted from PM’s guidance and wisdom over the past decade, especially during the COVID-19 crisis when we made the decision to seek President’s approval to tap on past reserves to save lives and livelihoods. It always reminds me of our responsibility to steward Singapore well for future generations, and keep Singapore shining for a long time to come. Thank you, PM, for your selfless dedication and service.
My heartiest congratulations to Lawrence Wong. You have my full support and I am confident that Singapore and Singaporeans will continue to thrive under your leadership.
(MCI Photo by Lim Sin Thai)
