MFA Spokesman's Comments on the Taiwanese Election Results

In response to media queries on the Taiwanese election, the MFA Spokesman said,

"We welcome the successful conclusion of Taiwan's Presidential election on 22 March 2008 and congratulate Dr Ma Ying-jeou on his election. As a long-standing friend of Taiwan, Singapore will continue to maintain good relations with Taiwan based on our "One China" policy.

We look forward to better cross-strait relations. President Hu Jintao has called for negotiations with Taiwan to build up a framework for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. Dr Ma has also pledged to promote economic interactions and dialogue across the Taiwan Strait. We urge all parties to take advantage of this new opportunity to resume dialogue and work towards greater peace and prosperity in the region."

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
22 MARCH 2008