Critical messages before Blinken’s visit to China

US Secretary of State Blinken met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in the capital, Washington. At the press conference, Blinken answered questions about his visit to China, which both countries attach great importance to.

“We look forward to a series of meetings with senior officials in Beijing,” Blinken said. saying.

Blinken, who relayed the topics he wanted to discuss during his visit to China, said, “The trip has three goals first. Keep open and strengthen communication. Second, to promote American interests and values. Third, to explore the potential for cooperation on transnational challenges, global economic stability, illicit synthetic drugs, climate, and global health issues where our country’s interests are aligned and the rest of the world expects us to cooperate.” he used his statements.

Blinken, emphasizing the need for “continued diplomacy” to ensure that intense competition with China does not escalate into conflict, “this is what the world expects from both the United States and China.” used the phrase.

PARTNERSHIP WITH USA

Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stressed the “excellent long-term, close and stable partnership” between the US and Singapore.

Referring to the “advanced and up-to-date climate partnership” with the United States, Balakrishnan said the two countries will focus on cooperation in five areas, including the regional energy transition in Southeast Asia.

Noting that Singapore is home to more than 5,700 US companies, Balakrishnan said, “When you consider how small Singapore is, this statistic becomes even more remarkable.” saying.

The United States and Singapore take a common stance in their attitudes toward Russia, Iran, China, and Myanmar in international politics. (AA)