Minister for Foreign Affairs K Shanmugam hosted lunch for South Sulawesi Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo and members of his delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Shanmugam and Governor Syahrul discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen tourism links between Singapore and South Sulawesi. The Governor was accompanied by the Chief of Police of South and West Sulawesi, the Chief Justice of the South Sulawesi High Court, the Regent of Pangkep, senior military commanders and senior officials from South Sulawesi. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Masagos Zulkifli and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also participated in the lunch.
Governor Syahrul is visiting Singapore from 1 to 2 June 2011 in conjunction with the launch of Garuda Airlines' direct flight connection between Singapore and Makassar. While in Singapore, Governor Syahrul also met with Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang, as well as officials from the Ministry of Health and the International Enterprise Singapore.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
2 JUNE 2011