He added that last month a Vietnamese contingent had participated in Singapore’s Chingay Parade, an annual street parade.
“Singapore is also honoured to be able to play a role in supporting Vietnam’s human resource development,” added Mr Wong.
He noted that Vietnam has been the most active participant in the Singapore Cooperation Programme, with over 22,000 officials having attended courses under the initiative.
Many of the courses are conducted at the Vietnam-Singapore Cooperation Centre in Hanoi.
Economic cooperation is also stronger than ever, said Mr Wong.
The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks have expanded in number and impact over the years, said Mr Wong.
Today there are 20 such facilities across 14 provinces, attracting over US$23 billion in investments and supporting more than 320,000 jobs in Vietnam, he said.
He added that the two countries are committed to swiftly implementing the CSP, which ensures that their cooperation remains relevant and updated in a rapidly changing world, and that he looked forward to his meeting with Mr Chinh on Wednesday.
The CSP covers new growth areas – such as renewable energy, carbon credits, subsea cable connectivity and the digital economy – and addresses emerging challenges like scams and cybercrimes, said Mr Wong.
In his speech, Mr Chinh hailed the good relations between Singapore and Vietnam.
“Our relationship is built on solid political trust, extensive economic connectivity and close human links that aim for a shared future of sustainable green and innovative growth towards prosperity,” he said.
He added that Singapore has been a “consistent companion” throughout Vietnam’s journey of development and integration into the international system, since it joined ASEAN in 1995.
