Shi Taifeng, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), met with Chan Chun Sing, Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Shi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department, said that China and Singapore are friendly neighbors and important partners, and that China is willing to use the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties as an opportunity to implement the key consensus reached between the two countries' leaders.
He called on both countries to deepen cooperation in various fields, including the training and exchange of leadership talent, to drive the all-round, high-quality, future-oriented partnership between China and Singapore, enabling it to achieve more fruitful results and bring improved benefits to the two countries and peoples.
Chan said that Singapore is willing to continuously enhance training and exchange with China, deepen cooperation in various fields, and advance bilateral relations.
Senior CPC official meets with Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Public Services
China opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.
During the call, Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments in Iran, saying the recent unrest was incited by external forces and that the situation has now returned to stability.
Saying that Iran has made preparations to respond to external interference while keeping the door wide open to dialog, Araghchi expressed hope that China would play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China consistently upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle."
He said that the Chinese side believes the Iranian government and people will stay united, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
Wang also called on all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialog, adding that China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
Chinese, Iranian FMs have phone conversation
