Vietnamese and Singaporean diplomats joined in the first-time exchanges at ministerial assistant level in order to boost mutual understanding and tighten relations in Hanoi from Dec. 10-12.

The event took place as relations between the two countries continue to develop in politics, economy, trade, investment, education and training, security and national defence.

The two sides regularly exchange visits of high-levels and other levels.
Both sides have benefited from various cooperation policies, especially the Framework Agreement on Vietnam-Singapore Linkage.

On Dec. 10, the Singaporean delegation paid a courtesy visit to leaders of the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam in Hanoi .

The two sides exchanged measures to further enhance bilateral cooperation, especially when Vietnam takes the ASEAN Presidency in 2010.

The second exchanges between the two foreign ministries of Vietnam and Singapore will be held in Singapore in 2010./.