Chinese Leaders Extend National Day Greetings to Singapore

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Chinese Leaders Extend National Day Greetings to Singapore

Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Premier Zhu Rongji on Friday greeted their Singaporean counterparts on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Singapore.

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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Premier Zhu Rongji on Friday greeted their Singaporean counterparts on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Singapore.

In a message to Singaporean President S.R. Nathan, Jiang extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to Nathan and the people of Singapore.

"Ever since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China- Singapore relations have achieved rapid growth," said Jiang.

He noted that cooperation and exchanges have been expanded and that the two sides have maintained close coordination in international and regional affairs.

"The good-neighborly and friendly relations between China and Singapore enjoy a solid foundation and tremendous potential for development," Jiang said.

"I am fully convinced that, with efforts from both sides, China- Singapore friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation will be mounting to new heights."

In a separate message addressed to Singaporean Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, Premier Zhu said China-Singapore relations are facing greater opportunity of development in the new century.

He said he was ready to work with Goh to bring bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation to a new level, with a view to promoting the well-being of the peoples of both countries.

Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan also sent a congratulatory message to his Singaporean counterpart, Shunmugam Jayakumar.

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