Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has held a meeting with visiting Chinese Defense Minister and State Councilor Chang Wanquan.

新加坡总理李显龙与在访的中国国防部长国务委员常万全进行了会晤。

Lee told Chang that Singapore attaches importance to China's role in both regional and global affairs, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and supports the Belt and Road Initiative.

Chang said China is willing to work with Singapore to expand cooperation on national security and defense, and strengthen political mutual trust.

During his stay, the Chinese minister took part in the 8th China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting on Tuesday.