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MFA Press Statement: Working Visit by Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo to Vietnam, 17 to 20 July 2016

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20 July 2016

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo calls on Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh at the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 July 2016. [Photo: M...

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Two people in business attire sitting with a bust and the Vietnam flag behind them.

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo calls on Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh at the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 July 2016. [Photo: MFA]

Two adults exchange a small red box, portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the wall.

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo meets Vietnam Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia at the Vietnam Ministry of Transport on 19 July 2016. [Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]

Two people shake hands in front of a painting of a pagoda and trees.

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo meets Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Hoang Trung Hai at the Hanoi Party Committee Hall on 19 July 2016. [Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]

Two people exchanging a trophy, another man standing in the background in a suit.

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo with Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung at the Hanoi People’s Committee Hall on 19 July 2016. [Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]

Two people exchanging a wrapped gift box in front of a wooden panel.

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo meets Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Dinh La Thang at the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Hall on 18 July 2016. [Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]

Two people in suits meet in an ornate room, third person takes notes.

Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teo with Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong at the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hall on 18 July 2016. [Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]

                Senior Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office, Foreign Affairs, and Transport) Mrs Josephine Teo was on a working visit in Vietnam from 17 to 20 July 2016.

                In Hanoi, SMS Teo called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh.  They reaffirmed the warm relations and extensive bilateral cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam.  They also discussed regional developments and opportunities for expanding bilateral and regional cooperation and connectivity.  SMS Teo also met Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia where they noted the progress in the bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) discussions and looked forward to further liberalisation of the ASA. 

                SMS Teo also called on Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Hoang Trung Hai and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung.  They outlined the priority areas for Hanoi’s development for the next five years, such as urban development, green landscaping, and sustainable development, and invited Singapore companies to tap on these opportunities.  

                In Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), SMS Teo called on Secretary of the Party Committee of HCMC Dinh La Thang and Chairman of the People’s Committee of HCMC Nguyen Thanh Phong.  SMS Teo noted the strong economic links between Singapore and Vietnam and conveyed Singapore companies’ interest in contributing to HCMC’s economic vibrancy and urban development.  Party Secretary Thang and Chairman Phong recognised Singapore as the top foreign investor in HCMC and reiterated their support to continue providing a favourable environment for Singapore businesses and investments to thrive in. 

                SMS Teo also met Singapore business representatives based in Hanoi and HCMC.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

20 July 2016


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