United States Vice-President Kamala Harris will begin her formal engagements on Monday (Aug 23) with a call on President Halimah Yacob at the Istana, followed by a meeting and joint press conference with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
An orchid will be named in her honour in a ceremony at the Istana.
She will also visit Changi Naval Base and the US littoral combat ship USS Tulsa, which is in port for a multilateral exercise.
Halimah Yacob 23 August at 00:25
I had a good and frank discussion with US Vice President Kamala Harris.
We reiterated the strategic importance of the US to the Asia Pacific region and how its presence has contributed to the peace, stability and security of the region. Vice President Harris’ visit will further strengthen the Biden Administration’s Indo Pacific Policy.
We also talked about the enduring, strong and comprehensive bilateral relations between our two countries, particularly in the areas of defence and economic cooperation, and talked about ways to further our collaboration on cybersecurity and climate change.
On the Covid-19 Pandemic, both countries will continue with ongoing efforts to support the COVAX initiatives, to do our part to support regional and global efforts.
We also touched on the empowerment of women, a subject close to both our hearts.
I wish Vice President Harris a fruitful visit to Singapore.
Kamala Harris' US election victory a 'historic moment for women minorities': Halimah Yacob
Kamala Harris’ US election victory is a "historic moment for women minorities in the US and around the world", Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob said on Sunday (Nov 8).
Mr Joe Biden was declared the President-elect by all major TV networks early Sunday morning (Singapore time), after he took more than 270 electoral votes.
"I am also especially heartened by Ms Harris‘ election as America’s first female, black and South Asian vice president," said Madam Halimah in a Facebook post congratulating Mr Biden and Ms Harris.
"Alamak" (ah-lah-mak) is an expression to display dismay, shock or alarm as one would with “Oh, no!”. Example: “Alamak! I forgot to feed the cat!”
1 + 4 = 5
5 in Thai language is "Ha" and in Malay is "Lima"
So, it is "Halimah" 555
Hence "5 5 5" in Thai is "Ha Ha Ha".
