President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to President Xi Jinping to convey their congratulations on his re-appointment as President of the People’s Republic of China.
The text of the letters is appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
10 MARCH 2023
Congratulatory Letter from President Halimah Yacob to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping
10 March 2023
His Excellency Xi Jinping
President
People’s Republic of China
Your Excellency
Please accept my warmest congratulations on your re-appointment as President of the People’s Republic of China.
Over the past decade, China has made important strides in its development, marked by a strong commitment to uplifting the lives of its people. I am confident that under your able leadership, China will continue to forge new achievements, and enjoy continued peace and prosperity.
Singapore and China enjoy excellent relations, nurtured through high-level exchanges, mutually-beneficial cooperation, and close people-to-people ties. Bilateral cooperation has expanded and progressed with the times, in step with our respective development priorities. I have every confidence that both our countries will continue strengthening this relationship in the years to come, for the benefit of our peoples.
I wish you good health and every success.
Yours sincerely,
Congratulatory Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping
10 March 2023
Dear President Xi,
Congratulations on your re-appointment as President of the People’s Republic of China.
Under your leadership, China has made impressive advancements in its development. This has benefitted not just the people of China, but also the region at large. As China navigates the next phase of its growth and a challenging global environment, I am confident that you will steer the country towards continued progress and prosperity.
Singapore and China share a close and longstanding friendship, nurtured by successive generations of leaders on both sides. Our bilateral cooperation continues to evolve in tandem with the interests and priorities of our peoples. This reflects the depth of mutual understanding, and our commitment to working together for mutual benefit. I look forward to continue working with you to bring our bilateral relations to new heights.
I wish you good health and continued success, and look forward to meeting you again soon.
Yours sincerely,
His Excellency Xi Jinping
President
People’s Republic of China