SINGAPORE: Singapore President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday congratulated Vietnam’s newly elected leadership following the country’s 16th National Assembly, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and future cooperation.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam, To Lam, and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung were elected to their respective positions for the 2026-2031 term on April 7.
In a congratulatory letter shared by Singapore’s Foreign Ministry, Tharman said Singapore and Vietnam share strong interests in stepping up cooperation in the green and digital economies, which would bring significant opportunities for both countries.
“Singapore values its robust and longstanding ties with Vietnam, which have been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during your (To Lam) visit to Singapore in March 2025,” he said.
Meanwhile, Wong noted that Vietnam and Singapore enjoyed close and longstanding ties underpinned by close cooperation, strong economic linkages, and a shared vision for stability and prosperity in the region and internationally.
“Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Plan of Action set out a roadmap for deepening cooperation in practical and forward-looking areas such as renewable energy, carbon credits, and the digital economy.
“These collaborations will generate new investments and jobs in our respective economies, as well as serve as a foundation towards building a more integrated and resilient Southeast Asia,” he said. – Anas Abu Hassan/BERNAMA
