60 years\u00a0of diplomatic relations between the two countries.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nPM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, in his letter to Ms Takaichi, said the relationship between Singapore and Japan has \u201cdeepened into a strong and multifaceted partnership\u201d, noting that their economic partnership has been a key pillar, Singapore\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.<\/p>\n
He said that Japanese investment and technology contributed significantly to Singapore\u2019s early development, and that the two countries are now among each other\u2019s largest trading partners and investors after the Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement was signed in 2002.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr Wong also referred to his visit to Japan in March, calling it \u201can important milestone\u201d.<\/p>\n
He noted that Japan has been a steadfast supporter of ASEAN centrality and regional integration. <\/p>\n
As country coordinator for ASEAN-Japan dialogue relations, Singapore will continue to strengthen the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially ahead of Singapore\u2019s ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe should build on the synergies between the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and Japan\u2019s Free and Open Indo-Pacific to advance practical cooperation that supports an open and inclusive regional architecture,\u201d Mr Wong said. <\/p>\n
He said that both Singapore and Japan will continue to collaborate, such as the\u00a0Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. <\/p>\n
These collaborative efforts will help to uphold a rules-based international order and foster regional peace, stability and shared prosperity, Mr Wong added.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to working closely with you and your government to take our partnership to even greater heights. I wish you good health and success, and the people of Japan continued peace and prosperity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In her letter to PM Wong posted on the website of Japan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Takaichi said Japan and Singapore have become partners working together to address regional and global challenges since the establishment of diplomatic relations on April 26, 1966. <\/p>\n
She acknowledged that Singapore was the first country for Japan to conclude an economic partnership agreement, adding that both nations have worked together to uphold and advocate free trade, including through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.<\/p>\n
Citing PM Wong\u2019s earlier visit to Japan in March, Ms Takaichi said the two leaders identified five priority cooperation areas as guiding principles for the further development of bilateral relationship and hope to work towards it as the two nations reach the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2036.<\/p>\n
Mr Wong and Ms Takaichi announced on March 18 that the two countries have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, in conjunction with\u00a0the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.<\/p>\n
The strategic partnership will deepen the foundations of the substantive and multifaceted relationship between both countries, and expand cooperation in five forward-looking areas, said a joint statement issued after both leaders and their delegations met at the Prime Minister\u2019s Office in Tokyo.<\/p>\n
On behalf of Japan\u2019s government and its people, Ms Takaichi expressed renewed gratitude to the Singapore Government and its people for their dedicated efforts in building a strong bilateral relationship.\u00a0\u201cI sincerely pray for the continued prosperity and good health of Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Singapore,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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