Chinese president calls for closer economic cooperation with Singapore

President Hu Jintao says China and Singapore should strive to create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation to achieve faster economic recovery. 

Chinese President Hu Jintao delivers a speech  during a reception held by Singapore business circles in Singapore, Nov. 12, 2009. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

He made the remark during a speech at a reception held by Singapore business groups, which was also attended by Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng.

Chinese President Hu Jintao says Singapore is an important cooperative partner of China in the ASEAN region, and bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two nations have been growing steadily.