Zhang Dejiang Sends Congratulatory Message to Newly-elected Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin

2017-09-13 20:00

      On 12 September, H.E. Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, sent a congratulatory message to H.E. Tan Chuan-Jin, newly-elected Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Singapore, extending sincere congratulations and best wishes on behalf of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and in his own name.

      H.E. Zhang Dejiang pointed out, as close and friendly neighbours, China and Singapore enjoy a sound momentum of development in bilateral relations, witnessed by frequent high-level exchanges and fruitful mutually-beneficial cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, investment, finance, personnel exchange, social governance, etc. During the tenure of office on various ministerial posts, you were always actively promoting the development of China-Singapore relations, which I appreciate so much. I stand ready to work with you to further strengthen our parliamentary exchanges and cooperation so as to contribute to the continued growth of China-Singapore relations.