Visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz - Nov 2022

German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz made an Official Visit to Singapore on 14 November 2022. This was Chancellor Scholz’s first visit to Singapore as Federal Chancellor of Germany, and reaffirms the excellent relations between Singapore and Germany.

Chancellor Scholz attended an official Welcome Ceremony held in his honour at the Istana. He met Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who also hosted an Official Dinner. Chancellor Scholz had a new orchid hybrid named in his honour during the visit, and held a Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister Lee.

Chancellor Scholz was accompanied by senior officials from the German Federal Chancellery and a business delegation comprising CEOs of top German companies.

(MCI Photos by Ngau Kai Yan and Terence Tan)