MFA Press Statement: Introductory Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Qatar, 15 to 16 April 2018

          Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will make his introductory visit to Qatar from 15 to 16 April 2018, to inaugurate the Implementation Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) with Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al Thani.  The IMM, which will be co-chaired by Minister Balakrishnan and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed, is a new platform for Singaporean and Qatari government agencies and other stakeholders, such as companies and academic institutions, to more effectively implement bilateral projects.  Minister Balakrishnan will also attend, at His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed’s invitation, the opening ceremony of the Qatar National Library.

          During his visit, Minister Balakrishnan will also meet other Qatar leaders including Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, His Excellency Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality and Environment, His Excellency Mohammed Bin Abdullah Mitaib Al Rumaihi, and Secretary to the Emir for Security Affairs, His Excellency Mohammed Bin Ahmed Abdullah Al Misnad.  

          Minister Balakrishnan will be accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

14 APRIL 2018