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China Defence Minister Calls on Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

2 June 2023

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China State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Li Shangfu (left) calling on Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) at The Treasury on the sidelines of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue.

China State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Li Shangfu (left) calling on Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) at The Treasury on the sidelines of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue.

China State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General (GEN) Li Shangfu called on Acting Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong at The Treasury this morning, as part of his introductory visit to Singapore. The call was also attended by Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad.

During the call, Acting PM Wong and GEN Li reaffirmed the long-standing, warm and friendly bilateral defence relationship between Singapore and China. They welcomed the progress in bilateral defence cooperation under the 2019 enhanced Agreement on Defence Exchanges and Security Cooperation, which was first signed between Singapore and China in 2008. Acting PM Wong and GEN Li also exchanged views on global and regional security developments.