MFA Press Release: Congratulatory Letters from Singapore Leaders to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang of the People's Republic of China, 18 March 2018

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. 

Prime Minister Lee also wrote to Premier Li Keqiang to congratulate him on his re-appointment as Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. 

The text of the letters are appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

18 MARCH 2018

18 March 2018

His Excellency Xi Jinping

President

People’s Republic of China

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the people of the Republic of Singapore, I would like to convey my warmest congratulations on your re-appointment as President of the People’s Republic of China.

Your dedication to serving the Chinese people has made China stronger and more prosperous. The Chinese government has also strengthened the sense of purpose within the country by providing a clear vision for its long-term development. I am confident that under your leadership, China will enjoy continued peace and greater prosperity.

Singapore and China share a deep and long-standing friendship, which is nurtured through frequent high-level exchanges, multi-faceted cooperation and close people-to-people ties. The breadth and depth of our cooperation reflect a strong mutual understanding and support for each other’s development. I look forward to working with you to continue strengthening our bilateral ties and to advance our cooperation for the benefit of our two peoples. 

I wish you good health and every success.

Yours sincerely,

HALIMAH YACOB

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18 March 2018

Dear President Xi,

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Singapore, I extend my warmest congratulations on your re-appointment as President of the People’s Republic of China. 

Over the past five years, you have led China to new achievements amidst an uncertain and challenging international environment. Your government has shown great determination to improve the lives of the Chinese people. I am confident that, under your strong leadership, China will continue to forge ahead and realise its vision for a new era. 

Singapore and China enjoy excellent relations underpinned by wide-ranging cooperation, which has expanded to new areas such as the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, as well as new initiatives to facilitate closer cooperation on finance, and legal and judicial matters. We share a common interest in preserving a free trading system and maintaining global peace and stability, which has benefitted both our countries. As ASEAN Chair in 2018 and the current Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Singapore will work with China and other ASEAN members to further broaden and deepen ASEAN-China cooperation. I look forward to continue working with you closely to take our strong bilateral relationship to greater heights.

I wish you good health and continued success.

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Xi Jinping

President

People’s Republic of China

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18 March 2018

Dear Premier Li,

Please accept my warmest congratulations on your re-appointment as the Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. 

China’s continued development and opening up over the past decades have brought about many benefits to the Chinese people. This has also contributed to the stability and prosperity of our region and the world. 

Singapore and China share a close and longstanding friendship. Our bilateral cooperation continues to keep up with the changing interests and priorities of our people, and has expanded to new areas, such as the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, finance, legal and judicial matters. We share a common interest in preserving the global free trade system as well as maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world. As the current ASEAN Chair and Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations, Singapore will continue to work with fellow ASEAN Member States and China to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between ASEAN and China.  

I wish you good health and continued success. 

Yours sincerely,

LEE HSIEN LOONG

His Excellency Li Keqiang

Premier of the State Council

People’s Republic of China

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