Lawrence spoke at the Future China Global Forum.
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The world will continue to face more uncertainties and greater turbulence — but we should not simply resign ourselves to external challenges and trends. We should do our best to steer the trajectory of developments in the region towards peace and stability.
At the Future China Global Forum, I shared that Singapore will continue to work with our fellow ASEAN member states and all partners to strengthen regional economic integration, and keep the region open and inclusive. We welcome our partners, including China, to continue their constructive engagement of our region.
Bilaterally, Singapore's relations with China have also deepened over the years. A key part of our efforts to promote closer ties is fostering more people-to-people links between our countries, based on mutual understanding and trust. And organisations like
通商中国 Business China can play an important role in this. Congrats to Business China on your 15th anniversary, and I encourage you to continue helping to forge partnerships, and nurture our next generation!
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:MCI Photos by Betty Chua)