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MFA Press Statement: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Congratulates Vietnam on Completion of 11th Party Congress
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24 January 2011
PM has written a congratulatory message to the newly elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, as well to the outgoing General Secretary Nong Duc Manh. The full tex...
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PM has written a congratulatory message to the newly elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, as well to the outgoing General Secretary Nong Duc Manh. The full text of PM's letters are appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
24 JANUARY 2011
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21 January 2011
Dear Excellency,
Please accept my warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of the 11th Party Congress, and on your appointment as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
The adoption of the new five-year Socio-Economic Development Plan and the ten-year Socio-Economic Development Strategy at the Party Congress has set the direction for the next stage of Vietnam's development. I am confident that under your capable leadership, Vietnam will continue to advance rapidly and develop to its full potential.
Singapore and Vietnam enjoy a strong partnership. I am confident that we will continue to strengthen our bilateral ties in the coming years. I would like to extend an invitation to Your Excellency and Mdm Ngo Thi Man to visit Singapore at a mutually convenient window.
I wish Your Excellency every success in your new appointment.
Yours [sincerely],
LEE HSIEN LOONG
His Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong
General Secretary
Communist Party of Vietnam
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21 January 2011
Dear Excellency,
Please accept my warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of the 11th Party Congress, and on the successful completion of your two terms as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Under Your Excellency's leadership, Vietnam has taken significant strides towards becoming an important player on the regional and global stage.
Our bilateral relations have continued to broaden and deepen under your leadership. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the close ties of friendship and cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam for our mutual benefit.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish Your Excellency all the best in your future endeavours.
Best wishes for the Vietnamese Tet New Year.
Yours [sincerely],
LEE HSIEN LOONG
His Excellency Nong Duc Manh
Former General Secretary
Communist Party of Vietnam
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