Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's official visit to the Republic of Korea for the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit from 10 to 12 December

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be visiting the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 10 to 12 December 2014 to attend the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan.

The ASEAN Leaders will celebrate the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-ROK dialogue relations with ROK President Park Geun-hye. The Leaders will review cooperation between ASEAN and the ROK, discuss the future direction of ASEAN-ROK relations and exchange views on international and regional issues of common concern. PM will also hold bilateral talks with President Park.

PM will stop in Seoul enroute to Busan. PM will meet Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and be briefed by officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and The Seoul Institute on transport management, reforms and policies.

PM will be accompanied by Mrs Lee Hsien Loong and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During PM’s absence, Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister,
Co-ordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs will be the Acting Prime Minister for the period of 10 to 12 December 2014.

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PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
SINGAPORE
9 DECEMBER 2014