MFA Press Statement: Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Sabah, Malaysia, 1 to 3 April 2016

Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Sri Anifah Haji Aman hosted Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to lunch on 2 April 2016. They reaffirmed the warm ties between Singapore and Malaysia, and exchanged views on bilateral issues and regional developments. [Photo: MFA]
 

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan called on Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman on 2 April 2016. They welcomed the growing friendship and cooperation between Singapore and Sabah. [Photo: MFA]
 

                   Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is on a working visit to Sabah, Malaysia from 1 to 3 April 2016.

                   Today, Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Sri Anifah Haji Aman hosted Minister Balakrishnan to lunch.  The Ministers reaffirmed the close bilateral relations between Singapore and Malaysia, and had a fruitful exchange of views on regional developments. 

                   Minister Balakrishnan called on Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman and other Sabahan Ministers earlier today and yesterday.  They reaffirmed the longstanding ties between Singapore and Sabah, and agreed that both sides should continue to explore new opportunities for collaboration.

                   This evening, Minister Balakrishnan will host a reception to express the Singapore Government’s appreciation to the Malaysian Government, Sabah State Government as well as local Sabahans for the help rendered in the aftermath of the Sabah earthquake.  Dato’ Sri Anifah and Sabahan dignitaries will also grace the reception.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

2 APRIL 2016