State Banquet in honor of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore (Speech) 08/15/2024

Ceremonial Hall, Malacañan Palace
August 15, 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore deliver a toast honoring the 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, highlighting continued bilateral collaboration and cooperation in various areas of mutual benefit, during a state banquet in Malacañan Palace on August 15, 2024.
The Singaporean President is in the Philippines for a three-day state visit. He is set to discuss sustainability and bilateral cooperation with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga and explore sustainable agriculture and biodiversity at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Center for Biodiversity and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
Additionally, he will join a roundtable on regional economic challenges, grace the Singapore Red Cross' 75th anniversary exhibition and attend a National Day Reception.
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