Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong wave from the Blue Room Balcony following the State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Aug. 2, 2016. (P080216LJ-0298)
Singapore State Visit 2016
Event TypeHead of State Visit
August 2, 2016
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and his wife, Ho Ching, to the White House for an official State Visit on August 2, 2016. The purpose of the visit was to mark fifty years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. President Obama and Prime Minister Lee discussed bilateral security and economic partnerships, especially in regards to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, regional security in the South China Sea, and combating terrorism. Prime Minister Lee was also honored with a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House.
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Additional information about the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Lee of Singapore"
A joint statement from the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Singapore"
Photos from the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 were posted on The Obama White House archived Medium account: "In Photos: The Official Singapore State Arrival"
Additional information about the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 was posted on The US State Department archived Medium account: "Five Things You Should Know Ahead of Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Visit"
A video of President Barack Obama and Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore delivering remarks to the press during the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama and Prime Minister Lee Hold a Press Conference"
A video of Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden delivering remarks in honor of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore on August 2, 2016 was posted on the US State Department YouTube account: "State Lunch in Honor of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong"
A video of the arrival ceremony from the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "Arrival Ceremony for PM Lee Hsien Loong"
A video of the arrival ceremony from the Singapore State Dinner on August 2, 2016 was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "Welcome of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong"
The text of remarks given at the arrival ceremony from the Singapore State Visit on August 2, 2016 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Lee of Singapore at Arrival Ceremony"