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MFA Press Statement: Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Sarawak, Malaysia, 2 to 3 February 2016

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2 February 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan called on Chief Minister of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Adenan bin Haji Satem on 2 February 2016. They welcomed the excellent relations bet...

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Four men in suits shake hands in an ornate room with gold trim.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan called on Chief Minister of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Adenan bin Haji Satem on 2 February 2016. They welcomed the excellent relations between Singapore and Sarawak, and exchanged views on future cooperation. [Photo Credit: Information Department Malaysia, Sarawak]

Two men in suits sitting in ornate, gold-trimmed chairs in an elaborate room.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan called on Governor of Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud on 2 February 2016. They reaffirmed the warm ties between Singapore and Sarawak. [Photo Credit: MFA]

Officials stand before "Signing Ceremony: Land Custody Authority" backdrop, Sarawak, Malaysia and Singapore.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Chief Minister of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Adenan bin Haji Satem witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sarawak’s Land Custody and Development Authority and the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise on cooperation in the planning and development of tourism in Sarawak. Also in the photo are (from left to right) LCDA General Manager Datu Dr Haji Sulaiman Bin Haji Husaini; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Sarawak Datu Ik Pahon Anak Jovik; Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Minister of Tourism Datuk Amar Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Abang Haji Openg; Singapore High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur Vanu Gopala Menon; and SCE CEO Kong Wy Mun. [Photo Credit: MFA]

                Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is on a working visit to Sarawak from 2-3 February 2016.

                This morning, Minister Balakrishnan called on Governor of Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud.  Minister Balakrishnan and Governor Taib exchanged views on regional developments, and reaffirmed the long standing people-to-people ties between Singapore and Sarawak that date back to before Singapore's independence.  They agreed that Singapore and Sarawak should continue to explore new opportunities to work together, particularly in the economic and tourism sectors. 

                Minister Balakrishnan also called on Chief Minister of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Adenan bin Haji Satem, and then jointly witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sarawak’s Land Custody and Development Authority and the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise on tourism cooperation.  Chief Minister Adenan also hosted Minister Balakrishnan to lunch.  Minister Balakrishnan and Chief Minister Adenan welcomed the MOU on tourism cooperation as a significant step forward and a way to enhance the strong ties between Singapore and Sarawak.  They expressed hope that the MOU would catalyse new areas of cooperation in the tourism sector.  Minister Balakrishnan also discussed regional developments, and our counter-radicalisation efforts.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

2 FEBRUARY 2016


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