(VOVWORLD) - A ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Singapore diplomatic relations (August 1, 1973 - 2023) and the 10th anniversary of bilateral strategic partnership was held in Hanoi on Tuesday.
 Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan speaks at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) |
In her address, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said over the last 50 years, especially since the elevation of bilateral ties to the strategic partnership in 2013, the Vietnam-Singapore relations have been developing strongly, dynamically, and substantively at all levels.
“The Vietnam-Singapore relationship is a successful model for bilateral and multilateral relations. Sincerity and trust have created a premise for deep and substantive cooperation in many fields. I'm confident that on the solid foundation of bilateral ties over the past 50 years, the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership will continue to grow for the sake of their peoples and help build a united, resilient, and strong ASEAN Community,” said Ms. Xuan.
Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam said a highlight of bilateral relations is the strong mutual trust and respect, nurtured through frequent meetings at all levels. He held that with the solid foundation created by the two countries’ leaders and peoples, their relations will grow even more in the future.