A bipartisan United States Congressional delegation led by Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong this morning at the Istana. The delegation comprises Congressman Ed Case (D-Hawaii), Congressman John Rutherford (R-Florida), Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-New Jersey), and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-Michigan).
During the call, PM Lee and the Congressional delegation affirmed the robust, multifaceted and long-standing relationship between Singapore and the United States. The Congressional delegation expressed appreciation for Singapore’s consistent support for the United States’ engagement of the region, including by providing the United States access to Singapore’s military facilities. Both sides also exchanged views on recent regional and international developments.
The Congressional delegation was later hosted to lunch by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Minister Balakrishnan and the Congressional delegation discussed the importance of deepening our mutually beneficial relations and furthering our bilateral cooperation. The Congressional delegation reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to sustaining its engagement and promoting peace and stability in the region.
The Congressional delegation is visiting Singapore from 22 to 25 April 2019. During their visit, they will also be hosted to breakfast by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen and meet Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
23 APRIL 2019
Call on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong by US Congressional delegation led by Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on 23 April 2019.
(L-R): Congressman Ed Case (D-Hawaii); Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-New Jersey); Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania); Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida); Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-Michigan); and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Florida).
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Lunch hosted by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan for the US Congressional delegation led by Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on 23 April 2019.
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