Chinese, Singaporean foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with visiting Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam here on Friday [10 February].

The two foreign ministers "appraised positively the development of bilateral ties," according to a press release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

"They pledged to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two nations to maintain the momentum of high-level interactions, boost mutual trust, deepen their cooperation in economy and trade, finance, culture and other areas for more progress in advancing China-Singapore relations," said the release.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, it added.