Vaccinations key as Singapore, China explore ways to reopen borders


Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan at the special meeting between foreign ministers of Asean and China in Beijing on June 7. - MFA

BEIJING (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore and China are looking at ways to reopen their borders to each other when the Covid-19 situation improves, with vaccinations a key factor, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Monday (June 7).

Speaking to Singapore media after a special meeting of the foreign ministers of Asean and China, Dr Balakrishnan said both sides are making preparations to reopen borders to each other.

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