Party General Secretary To Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong brief the press after their talks. Photo: VOV

The two leaders agreed to map out major directions and work on an action program to deliver the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and develop bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner; expand and deepen economic, trade and investment cooperation; and boost cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, green economy, and clean energy.

They pledged to strengthen ASEAN solidarity and pay due attention to sustainable development of sub-regions.

After the talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in wind power trade, digital transformation, and financial innovation, among others.

At a press conference after the talks, the Singaporean Prime Minister said the upgrading of Singapore-Vietnam relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will steer the two countries to a bright future, contributing to the common prosperity of the ASEAN region and the world.

General Secretary To Lam said that the two sides reached high consensus on the direction of implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on six pillars.

“First, cement cooperation for world peace, security and stability. Second, deepen economic cooperation, especially effectively implementing the Framework Agreement on Connecting the Two Economies of Vietnam and Singapore. Third, strengthen energy and green growth cooperation, effectively capitalize on the Green Economy-Digital Economy Partnership, signed in 2023, creating a premise for bilateral cooperation in energy connectivity, digital transformation and innovation, and smart city development. Fourth, build capacity and connect people through stronger cooperation in human resource development. Fifth, forge closer cooperation in the digital and emerging technology fields. And sixth, strengthen cooperation at regional and international forums.”

According to General Secretary To Lam, the two sides emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea.