The Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Excellency Samak Sundaravej, will make an official visit to Singapore from 18-20 March 2008 at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The visit is part of Prime Minister Samak's introductory visits to regional countries since being sworn into office on 6 February 2008.
Prime Minister Samak will be accompanied by Minister of the Prime Minister's Office Jakrapob Penkair and senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Royal Thai Army and the National Economic and Social Development Board of Thailand.
Prime Minister Samak will call on President S R Nathan. He will have separate meetings with Prime Minister Lee, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean. Prime Minister Lee will also host Prime Minister Samak and his delegation to an official dinner.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
17 MARCH 2008