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SINGAPORE: Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will make a two-day trip to Fujian, China, her ministry said on Tuesday (March 30).
“(His) visit reaffirms the long-standing and substantive relations between Singapore and China, as both countries cooperate to strengthen the economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Singapore’s Foreign Ministry (MFA).
During the two-day trip, Dr. Balakrishnan will meet and be invited to a meal by the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.
Dr. Balakrishnan’s trip to Fujian follows his recent trips to Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Last Monday, Dr. Balakrishnan met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Second Foreign Minister Erywan Pehin Yusof.
During the meeting with Mr. Erywan, both ministers agreed that the current situation in Myanmar was of deep concern and urged all parties in Myanmar to seek a peaceful solution.
In Malaysia, Dr. Balakrishnan met his counterpart Hishammuddin Hussein in Putrajaya. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to work to recognize each other’s COVID-19 vaccine certificates.
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The ministers also said that Malaysia and Singapore have committed to reestablishing cross-border travel between the two countries, in addition to the Reciprocal Green Route and the Periodic Transportation Agreement.
Last Thursday, Dr. Balakrishnan met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi during a two-day visit to Jakarta.
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At a joint press conference, the two ministers said the leaders of Singapore and Indonesia will meet in person during a retreat to be held later this year.
Dr Balakrishnan also said that Singapore and Indonesia should ideally have the “same level of control” over COVID-19 transmissions before travel arrangements can be resumed.
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