The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) and the Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) have renewed their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on 26 March 2025. This agreement, witnessed by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, focuses on fostering people-to-people cooperation between the two nations.
Since their initial collaboration in 2017, SIF and VSFA have worked together to promote mutual understanding and cooperation. The renewed MOU aims to facilitate partnerships in areas such as climate adaptation, youth engagement, and development needs. It also seeks to support the identification and engagement of relevant stakeholders to participate in each other’s programmes and initiatives.
The collaboration will continue to strengthen knowledge exchange and dialogue between Singaporean and Vietnamese communities. Lian Wee Cheow, Vice Chairman of SIF, expressed honour in reaffirming the partnership, stating, “This MOU reflects our shared commitment to foster meaningful connections and collaborations between our peoples.”
Nguyen Duc Hung, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of VSFA, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of the partnership in facilitating meaningful exchanges and strengthening community ties. He added, “We look forward to expanding our cooperation and working together on initiatives that enhance mutual understanding and drive sustainable development.”
This MOU is part of several bilateral agreements signed during Prime Minister Wong’s visit, aimed at enhancing multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam. The continued collaboration between SIF and VSFA is expected to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future for both nations.
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