The Singa-Sino Friendship Association (SSFA)was founded soon after the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Singapore and China. Since its inception, the Association has played an important role in bringing the people of both countries together through various activities and exchanges, thus strengthening mutual understanding and friendship. This has contributed significantly to the warm and multifaceted relations Singapore and China enjoy today.

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Singa-Sino Friendship Association, may I offer my heartiest congratulations to the President, Mr Sia Yong, and all office bearers of the Association for a job well done. I am profoundly grateful for the time and effort they have volunteered to promote friendship and co-operation between the peoples of the two countries.

I am confident that with the help of the Association and its Chinese counterpart, China-Singapore Friendship Association, Singapore-China relations will be propelled to even greater heights in the decade to come.

Chin Siat-Yoon