Malaysia-Singapore Student Exchanges 'Plant Seeds of Trust'

Regular exchanges between govt officials will build understanding too: Chan Chun Sing

- Aqil Hamzah

Regular exchange programmes for students and undergraduates can play a key role in planting seeds of trust and cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore, said Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.

Speaking in Malaysia's administrative capital of Putrajaya on Aug 26, Mr Chan said such regular exchanges can even be extended to include government officials.

He said: "Even for our government officials, we also should have regular exchanges because this is how we build a deep understanding of each other's needs and interests, for us to be able to work together."

The armed forces of both nations have long carried out joint exercises and other operations, he added.

"All these regular interactions and exchanges are fundamental to helping our people build up the trust with one another," he said.