Singapore
Ambassador: Vacant
Background Notes
Library of Congress Country Study
Secretary Clinton will be in Singapore (November 10-12) for meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. While there, she will attend the APEC Ministerial Meetings and will hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the region.
Preview of the November APEC Meetings in Singapore
Senior Official Tong (Nov. 3): "President Obama will make his first trip to Asia since taking office and participate in his first APEC leaders meeting in Singapore. There will be quite a raft of senior U.S. Government officials going to Singapore. Secretary Clinton is going to and participate in the annual ministerial meeting." Full Text | View Video
Meeting With Singapore Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew 
Secretary Clinton (Oct. 26): "I’m delighted to welcome the Minister Mentor here today. He is no stranger to our country. Singapore is a long and valued partner on so many important issues. And I think it is fair to say, sir, that you have a great many admirers. You’re here to accept an important award that is given for lifetime achievement, and I join in the many Americans who thank you for your service." Full Text
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