Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Prataman Meets China Envoys

Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Qishan, who is in Singapore on a four-day visit, called on President S R Nathan and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Tuesday.

Mr Wang called on Mr Nathan at the Istana, where the two leaders spoke of bilateral ties. This was followed by a call on Mr Lee.

Separately, the mayor of Tianjin Municipality Huang Xingguo called on Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at the Istana on Tuesday afternoon.

During the meeting, Mr Goh and Mr Huang took stock of the steady progress of the eco-city since their last meeting.

Mr Goh also affirmed the strong commitment and support of the Singapore government to make the eco-city project a success.

Meanwhile, the Confederation of Indian Industry Core Group, led by the new president, Venu Srinivasan, also called on the senior minister at the Istana.

During the meeting, Mr Goh and members of the group exchanged views on the recent economic developments in India and Southeast Asia and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral economic ties.

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