MFA Press Statement: Official Visit of Vice Premier Wang Qishan of The People's Republic of China

Vice Premier Wang Qishan called on PM Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana today. They affirmed the close bilateral ties between Singapore and China and discussed how bilateral cooperation could be further enhanced. PM Lee and Vice Premier Wang also exchanged views about the global and regional economy, and the challenges we have in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

Vice Premier Wang Qishan also called on and was hosted to lunch by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at the St. Regis Singapore this afternoon. During their meeting, SM Goh and Vice Premier Wang exchanged views on the evolution and strengthening of Singapore-China relations over the years and how the two countries could further broaden bilateral cooperation.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
24 AUGUST 2009

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