Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is in Thailand on a two-day introductory visit, starting Monday (Mar 28).
In his opening remarks at the 12th Thai-Singapore Civil Service Exchange Programme (CSEP) in Bangkok, Dr Balakrishnan said the two countries must work more closely to promote intraregional trade and greater connectivity in the ASEAN Economic Community. He also commented on 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two ASEAN countries.
The CSEP is an institutional platform for the civil services to exchange ideas and experiences. The theme this year is to support ASEAN connectivity.
The two countries plan to work together to deal with environmental issues, as well as food security and agriculture.
On Monday, Dr Balakrishnan also called on Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who congratulated him on his new posting. Dr Balakrishnan took on his role as Foreign Affairs Minister in October 2015, after Singapore held its General Election. He was previously Environment and Water Resources Minister.
A meeting with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been scheduled for Tuesday. CNA
The CSEP is an institutional platform for the civil services to exchange ideas and experiences. The theme this year is to support ASEAN connectivity.
The two countries plan to work together to deal with environmental issues, as well as food security and agriculture.
On Monday, Dr Balakrishnan also called on Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who congratulated him on his new posting. Dr Balakrishnan took on his role as Foreign Affairs Minister in October 2015, after Singapore held its General Election. He was previously Environment and Water Resources Minister.
A meeting with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been scheduled for Tuesday. CNA
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