Huang Yonghong started a two -day work visit on Thursday. This is the first time Huang Yonghong visited China after the epidemic.
According to the statement of the Ministry of National Defense of Singapore, Huang Yonghong and Wei Fenghe reiterated the long -lasting, friendly and friendly bilateral defense relationship in the talks in the talks.
Huang Yonghong and Wei Fenghe stated that they will be committed to strengthening defense cooperation in accordance with the enhanced version of defense exchanges and security cooperation agreements signed in October 2019.The two also agreed to resume bilateral "cooperation" exercises in 2023, as well as "maritime cooperation" exercises, and looked forward to further cooperation in academic exchanges such as military education and academic visits with 1.5 -track dialogue.
Huang Yonghong and Wei Fenghe also exchanged views on international and regional security development exchange opinions, and emphasized the value brought about by the Asian Fine Security+Defense Minister's meeting on establishing strategic dialogue and pragmatic cooperation.The two sides also reiterated the importance of maintaining open communication channels and strengthening mutual understanding and trust, which is essential for regional peace and security.
According to the statement of the Ministry of National Defense of China, Wei Fenghe pointed out that the current security situation in the Asia -Pacific region is stable and concerned. China and Singapore should strengthen strategic communication and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.
He called on the two armies to further closely communicate, improve the level of joint training, promote personnel training, strengthen multilateral security collaboration, and promote the continuous high level of relations between the two armies.(Lianhe Morning News Beijing Special Commissioner Huang Xiaofang)