SINGAPORE: Vietnam's President Truong Tan Sang will make a state visit to Singapore from September 26-28.
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the visit underscores the strong relations and reaffirms the close ties between Singapore and Vietnam.
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, as well as senior officials and a business delegation.
He will be given an official welcome ceremony at the Istana.
He will then call on President Tony Tan Keng Yam, who will host a state banquet for him and his spouse.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will also meet President Sang and host him to lunch.
President Sang will also meet former minister mentor Mr Lee Kuan Yew and be hosted to breakfast by Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
He will attend the Singapore-Vietnam Business Dialogue and Dinner hosted by Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.
He will also 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.
- CNA /ls
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