HM the Sultan accorded official reception on his visit to Singapore

HM the Sultan accorded official reception on his visit to Singapore

Singapore: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik was accorded an official reception at the Istana Palace in Singapore today, on the occasion of his State Visit to the Republic of Singapore.

Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan’s motorcade at the presidential palace, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was at the forefront of those who received His Majesty the Sultan and his delegation, wewishing them a pleasant stay.

After that, the President of Singapore accompanied His Majesty the Sultan to the dais of honour, where the Omani Royal Anthem and the Singaporean Republican Anthem were played. Then, His Majesty the Sultan, accompanied by the Singaporean President, inspected the guard of honour, which saluted His Majesty.

The two leaders headed to the reception building, where His Majesty the Sultan signed the visitors’ book. After that, His Majesty the Sultan shook hands with senior members of the welcoming party, who were:

Masagos Zulkifli, Minister of Social and Family Development, Dr. Mohamed Malki Bin Othman, Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister (Head of the Mission of Honour), Edwin Tong, Minister of Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister of the Ministry of Law, Dr. Suan J. P., Chairman of the Economic Development Board, Julius Lim, Private