PM Lee Hsien Loong to visit the United States of America (13 - 18 Nov 2023)

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make a working visit to San Francisco, California, United States (US) from 13 to 18 November 2023 to attend the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) at the invitation of US President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Under the theme “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All”, the APEC Leaders will discuss ways to strengthen trade, increase supply chain resilience, tackle climate change and ensure an equitable and inclusive future. Prime Minister Lee will also hold bilateral meetings with other APEC Leaders on the sidelines of the AELM.

In addition to the APEC-related programme, Prime Minister Lee will meet Governor of California Gavin Newsom, and business leaders from prominent US companies, including Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and others. Prime Minister Lee will also launch Enterprise Singapore’s San Francisco Overseas Centre and meet Singaporeans residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Prime Minister Lee will be accompanied by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, and senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Trade and Industry. During Prime Minister Lee’s absence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong will be the Acting Prime Minister.

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PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
SINGAPORE
13 NOVEMBER 2023