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S’pore, M’sia partnership driven by mutual respect, understanding of each other’s interests: Tharman

Both countries address differences squarely while always seeking to strengthen the overall relationship, he said.

Both countries address differences squarely while always seeking to strengthen the overall relationship, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.

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