MFA Press Statement: State Visit to Singapore by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Troung Tan Sang, 26-28 September 2011

The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Truong Tan Sang, will make a State Visit to Singapore from 26 to 28 September 2011. The State Visit by President Sang underscores the strong bilateral relations between Singapore and Vietnam, and reaffirms the close ties between the two countries.

President Sang will be accompanied by his spouse Madam Mai Thi Hanh, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Nguyen Thien Nhan, Chairman of President's Office Dao Viet Trung, Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen, senior officials, and a business delegation.

Following the official Welcome Ceremony at the Istana, President Sang will call on President Tony Tan Keng Yam. President and Mrs Tan will host a State Banquet in honour of President Sang and Madam Hanh. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will also meet President Sang and host him to lunch. In addition, President Sang will meet former Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew and be hosted to breakfast by Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. During his visit, President Sang will attend the "Singapore-Vietnam Business Dialogue and Dinner" hosted by Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.

President Sang will unveil the Ho Chi Minh Statue and Commemorative Marker at the Asian Civilisations Museum Green, visit the Urban Redevelopment Authority as well as the Singapore Botanic Gardens where an orchid will be named in his and Madam Hanh's honour.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 SEPTEMBER 2011