Although the environment becomes more complicated, as long as Singapore and China maintain mutual trust and good bilateral relations, the scope and potential of the cooperation between the two countries is still very large.
New Prime Minister Li Xianlong Saturday (November 19) When summarizing the itinerary of the Asia -Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization (APEC) Economic Leadership Conference and accepted the Singapore media interviews, he put forward the above views.
Li Xianlong said in a question in response to the Chinese Morning Post on how to promote the next stage of cooperation in the next stage: "The environment is more complicated, but it is important that if we can maintain mutual trust and good country with ChinaRelationships, scope of cooperation and potential for cooperation are still very large. "
"Of course, some areas are more sensitive, some are less easy to promote, but there are actually many places that can be promoted, and the wishes of both parties are strong. So I believe that we can continue to deepen communication with China."
Li Xianlong met with Chinese officials on Thursday (November 17) at the APEC Summit to reiterate the close cooperation between the new China and the multi -level cooperation.
Li Xianlong told reporters that there is actually a good mechanism between new and middle -aged, that is, the Joint Council for Bilateral COOPATION (JCBC), which is high -level.Sub -meeting."The result of the meeting is very rich, and 19 various agreements are signed, and the scope is wide."
Talking about the challenges brought by Sino -US relations on the cooperation of new and American relations, Li Xianlong said that China and the United States' friction brought problems to Singapore is "indisputable facts."
"Both parties said that we do not seek to choose a border selection station in a third country, but when discussing specific issues, everyone hopes to have more friends internationally. In this case, we can only try to move forward as carefully as possibleAct. In fact, all countries know that we are not talking for anyone, to take care of the interests of Singapore. "
The International Regional Summit gives small nations to make great powers better understand the topic of concern
Li Xianlong said that Singapore is friendly to treat all countries while defending its important interests at the same time, but it will not harm the interests of any country.In this way, Singapore has room for cooperation and development.
APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in a face -to -face form after four years.During this period, in addition to meeting with Chinese officials, Li Xianlong also met with Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed on the sidelines.
Li Xianlong believes that the advantages of the International and Regional Summit to small countries are to give leaders of various economies to communicate with each other on the court and the sidelines. Small countries can also let big powers understand the issues they are concerned about.
"From the perspective of a small country, we attach great importance to the opportunity of this expression and meet with many leaders to keep in touch. This allows them to hear what topics we are paying attention to and how to make the world go."
In the past 10, the region has continuously held the Asian Security Summit, the G20 summit and APEC Economic Leadership Conference in this region. Chinese officials have also met with US President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Ask whether the geopolitical tensions caused by Sino -US relations have cooled down, Li Xianlong said: "I don't think the situation has been cooled. I think Xi Mishery will be a positive development, but the two parties are solving problems and reversing the situation in the situation.There is a long way to go. However, at least the two countries acknowledge that it is necessary to try to stabilize the relationship and do not want to collide with the other party. This is positive. "
Li Xianlong has returned to Singapore on the afternoon of the 19th.
