VietNamNet Bridge – President Truong Tan Sang met former Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong yesterday, Sep 27, during his State visit to the country.

President Truong Tan Sang shakes hands with PetroVietnam workers yesterday, Sep 27, during his visit to Singapore. (Photo: VNS)
Sang and Goh expressed their delight at the fine developments in the friendship and comprehensive co-operation between the two countries.

They agreed that Viet Nam and Singapore had great potential for co-operation in various fields, including politics, economics, trade and investment, security and defence, culture, education and tourism.

The two sides also agreed to further boost bilateral ties to a new level of development, not only for the interests of the two countries, but also for peace, stability and development in the region.

They said they were pleased with the effective implementation of the Framework Agreement on Viet Nam-Singapore Connectivity in six areas, as well as the success of the Viet Nam-Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs) in Viet Nam.

The former Singaporean PM attributed the success of VSIPs to Viet Nam's sound policies in consolidating and building confidence among investors. He stressed that the Viet Nam-Singapore connectivity would help balance the two countries' interests during the co-operation process.

On the same day, Sang met leaders of leading Singaporean groups, including Sembcorp General Director Low Sin Leng, CapitaLand CEO and General Director Liew Mun Leong, Keppel Chairman Lee Boon Yang, Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) CEO and General Director Lee Theng Kiat, OCBC Bank General Director David Conner, and UOB Bank General Director Wee Ee Cheong.

During the meetings, Sang affirmed that Viet Nam would create favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from Singapore, to do business in Viet Nam.

The Singaporean businesspeople expressed their belief in Viet Nam's investment environment and pledged to continue boosting investment and long-term business in the country.

On the same day, Sang visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore and a PetroVietnam oil rig. He urged embassy staff to try their best to contribute to consolidating and furthering the friendship and co-operation between Viet Nam and Singapore.

The President also attended the Viet Nam-Singapore Business Forum, which aimed to boost co-operation opportunities between the two countries' businesses.

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