Skip to main content
A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg websites (e.g. go.gov.sg/open). Trusted websites
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Beware of scammers pretending to be MFA officers.

Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press Statements

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Telephone Call with PRC State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, 18 March 2020

Country

China

18 March 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan spoke with PRC State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on 18 March 2020 via telephone. Minister Balakrishnan commended State Counc...

This article has been migrated from an earlier version of the site and may display formatting inconsistencies.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan spoke with PRC State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on 18 March 2020 via telephone.

Minister Balakrishnan commended State Councilor Wang on the significant progress China has made in bringing its domestic COVID-19 situation under control. They exchanged views on the global COVID-19 situation, including developments in China and Singapore. Minister Balakrishnan and State Councilor Wang agreed that Singapore and China should enhance cooperation to strengthen both countries’ collective resilience, including taking steps to address both public health and economic imperatives over the longer term.

Minister Balakrishnan and State Councilor Wang also discussed how ASEAN and China can continue to share information and strengthen cooperation on COVID-19. They agreed that the international community should stand united and work together to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.

.    .    .    .    .

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
18 MARCH 2020

Back to top