Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Singapore as senior political leaders met on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to advance dialogue, leadership development, and regional collaboration.
Vietnam took another step towards strengthening its long-standing partnership with Singapore as Đoàn Minh Huấn, Politburo Member and President of the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), received Lee Hong Chuang, Member of Parliament from Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), during his working visit to Hà Nội. The meeting was held following a seminar on the role of Southeast Asian political parties in building the ASEAN Community, organised as part of the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) from 7 to 9 June 2026.
During the meeting, President Đoàn Minh Huấn described the visit as a reflection of the enduring friendship and close cooperation between the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) and the People’s Action Party (PAP), as well as the broader strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Singapore. He commended Singapore’s achievements in economic development, social welfare, and public administration, noting that these experiences offer valuable insights for Viet Nam’s leadership development and governance. He also expressed hope that Singapore would continue supporting Viet Nam in training leadership and management personnel through cooperation between HCMA, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and other academic and research institutions.
Both sides also discussed strengthening institutional cooperation through the effective implementation of existing high-level agreements, increased exchanges between party leaders, and the establishment of the first Viet Nam–Singapore Strategic Dialogue. President Đoàn Minh Huấn highlighted the importance of expanding collaboration in scientific research, public policy, strategic studies, and academic exchanges to further reinforce bilateral ties. These initiatives reflect the growing emphasis both countries place on knowledge sharing and capacity building as part of their comprehensive partnership.
For his part, Lee Hong Chuang praised Viet Nam’s rapid socio-economic development and welcomed the country’s initiative in organising the seminar under the ASEAN Future Forum. He noted that the event provided political parties across Southeast Asia with an important platform to exchange experiences, strengthen mutual understanding, and contribute to the vision of a people-centred ASEAN Community. His remarks underscored the value of continued dialogue among regional stakeholders in addressing shared challenges and fostering greater regional integration.
The meeting highlighted the increasingly dynamic relationship between Viet Nam and Singapore, extending beyond economic cooperation to include leadership development, policy dialogue, and institutional collaboration. As both countries continue to support ASEAN’s central role in promoting regional peace, stability, and sustainable development, such exchanges are expected to further strengthen bilateral ties while contributing to a more resilient and connected Southeast Asia.
Source: MFA Vietnam
