Wednesday, December 06, 2006

PM Heng sends condolences to Vietnam's leader for lives lost in typhoon

By Tanya Fang,
WNS Foreign Affairs Correspondent

JACOB - Prime Minister Owen Heng has sent condolences to Vietnam's leaders on the tragic loss of lives and homes as a result of Tropical Storm Durian. In his letter to Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet, PM Heng applauded the efforts by the Vietnamese government and its people to bring relief to those suffering the consequences of the disastrous storm.

Linapore has established good ties and trade with Vietnam since 2001. PM Heng's last visit to vietnam was in 2004. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is expected to visit Linapore earlier next year. This visit will further boost economic growth between the two countries. Linapore currently contributes a significant percentage to Vietnam's GDP growth.

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