Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender paid a state visit to Singapore from 1 to 3 November.

In Singapore, Germany’s interest in expanding relations with ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, was the focus of attention. This was prompted by ASEAN’s 50th anniversary. In a speech at the Singapore Management University, the Federal President addressed issues relating to democracy and its further development and had a discussion with students.

Afterwards, the Federal President and Elke Büdenbender will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from 3 to 8 November.

Overview of the programme:

Wednesday, 1 November 2017

• In the evening
  Flight to Singapore

Thursday, 2 November 2017

• Arrival at Changi airport
• Istana (Presidential Palace)
  Welcome with military honours by the President of the Republic of Singapore, Ms Halimah Yacob
  Followed by talks
• Talks with Prime Minister Hsien Loong Lee
• Speech at the Singapore Management University
• Meeting with representatives of the Asia-Europe Foundation
• Presidential Palace
  Dinner hosted by President Halimah Yacob in honour of the Federal President and Ms Büdenbender

Friday, 3 November 2017

• Botanic Gardens
  Dedication of an orchid and visit to the Orchid Garden
• Talks with representatives of German business in Singapore
• Flight to Perth, Australia