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WASHINGTON (NNS) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Rear Adm. Aaron Beng Yao Cheng, Republic of Singapore Chief of Navy, conducted a phone call April 7, to discuss continued bilateral cooperation between the two navies.
“The Republic of Singapore Navy remains a vital partner in a strategic part of the world,” said Gilday. “Together, our two navies promote a free and open Indo-Pacific and enhance access to the maritime commons.”
Rear Adm. Beng echoed similar sentiments.
“Adm. Gilday and I reaffirmed the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between our two navies,” said Beng. “With a regular cadence of professional interactions, 2021 will be another fruitful year of bilateral engagements.”