SINGAPORE, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean visited Putrajaya, Malaysia from Monday to Tuesday, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement on Tuesday.
The ministry said Teo called on Malaysian Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Najib Razak. During the meeting, they reaffirmed the excellent bilateral relations and good cooperation between the two countries on a wide range of issues. This included the Memorandum of Understanding on the Singapore-Malaysia High-Speed Rail which signalled the two governments' commitment on a long-term bilateral project.
Teo also met his counterpart DPM and Minister of Home Affairs Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, according to MFA. They exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, including regional security and strengthening bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation. In addition, Teo also met several other Malaysian leaders.
MFA added that Teo returned to Singapore on Tuesday.
