Singapore PM Wong sends condolences to China over death of former premier Zhu Rongji
- SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Aug 13) conveyed his condolences to Chinese Premier Li Qiang, following the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji.
- Zhu, who served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003, died from illness on Wednesday morning at the age of 97.
- Mr Wong described Zhu as an "old friend of Singapore" who played an important role in strengthening ties between the two countries.
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- SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Aug 13) conveyed his condolences to Chinese Premier Li Qiang, following the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji.
- Zhu, who served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003, died from illness on Wednesday morning at the age of 97.
- Mr Wong described Zhu as an "old friend of Singapore" who played an important role in strengthening ties between the two countries.
Sources: CNA