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Chinese Defence Minister calls on PM Lee, visits naval base

SINGAPORE — Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana on Thursday (May 30) as part of his introductory visit to Singapore.

Call on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana by General Wei Fenghe, Minister of National Defense, Member of Central Military Commission, People’s Republic of China.

Call on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana by General Wei Fenghe, Minister of National Defense, Member of Central Military Commission, People’s Republic of China.

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SINGAPORE — Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana on Thursday (May 30) as part of his introductory visit to Singapore.

During the meeting, PM Lee and General Wei affirmed the “long-standing, warm and friendly bilateral relations between Singapore and China, which has progressed steadily over the years”, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence said in a press statement.

Apart from discussing various aspects of defence cooperation between Singapore and China, PM Lee and Gen Wei also exchanged views on regional security, and underscored the importance of deepening cooperation and building mutual trust among countries.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and General Wei Fenghe at the Istana. Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

As part of his visit, Gen Wei visited RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base, where he was briefed on the operations of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Information Fusion Centre and its contribution to maritime security.

He also went on board the Archer-class submarine RSS Swordsman and the Formidable-class frigate RSS Stalwart.

Gen Wei receiving a brief on board the Formidable-class frigate, RSS Stalwart, accompanied by Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong and Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Lew Chuen Hong. Photo: Mindef

Gen Wei will be attending the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. During his time here, he will also call on Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, and be hosted to dinner by Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean.

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