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Visit to Johor by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, 13 March 2023

13 March 2023

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan visited Johor, Malaysia on 13 March 2023.
 
Minister Balakrishnan had an audience with the Sultan of Johor, DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, called on the Tunku Mahkota Johor, DYAM Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, and met the Menteri Besar of Johor YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
 
Minister Balakrishnan and the Johor leaders reaffirmed the longstanding and close ties between Singapore and Johor. They welcomed the full resumption of cross-border visits and exchanges between Singapore and Johor since the reopening of borders. The leaders were happy to note the good progress made on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project and the commencement of ferry services between both sides, which will enhance connectivity and alleviate congestion on the Causeway. Minister Balakrishnan and the Johor leaders agreed to explore new areas of cooperation between Singapore and Johor, and to continue to cooperate closely for the mutual benefit of our peoples.
 
 
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
13 MARCH 2023
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Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s audience with Sultan of Johor, DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, 13 March 2023 

Photo Credit: Royal Press Office Johor

 

Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan hosted to brunch by Sultan of Johor, DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, 13 March 2023 

Photo Credit: Royal Press Office Johor

 

Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s call on Tunku Mahkota Johor, DYAM Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, 13 March 2023 

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore

 

Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s meeting with Menteri Besar of Johor YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, 13 March 2023

Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

 

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