Singapore to name orchid after PH president
MANILA, Philippines—Singapore will name an orchid breed after President Benigno Aquino III when he travels to the city state on a state visit next week, Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario told reporters in Malacañang Friday afternoon.
Aquino is scheduled to make state visits to Indonesia on March 7-9 and Singapore March 9-11.
“These visits follow the Asean tradition of a new head of state paying courtesy visits to fellow Asean member countries. By observing these traditions, the Philippines shows its commitment to Asean as its most important regional partner in development, and peace and security efforts,” Del Rosario said.
In Indonesia, Del Rosario said, Aquino will meet with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudyohono and the two countries will sign agreements on basic education, sports cooperation, and on fighting and preventing transnational crimes.
In Singapore, Aquino will hold talks with President SR Nathan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
“As part of courtesies, there will be a ceremonial naming of an orchid breed after the President at the Singapore Botanical Gardens,” Del Rosario said.
“These visits follow the Asean tradition of a new head of state paying courtesy visits to fellow Asean member countries. By observing these traditions, the Philippines shows its commitment to Asean as its most important regional partner in development, and peace and security efforts,” Del Rosario said.
In Indonesia, Del Rosario said, Aquino will meet with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudyohono and the two countries will sign agreements on basic education, sports cooperation, and on fighting and preventing transnational crimes.
In Singapore, Aquino will hold talks with President SR Nathan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
“As part of courtesies, there will be a ceremonial naming of an orchid breed after the President at the Singapore Botanical Gardens,” Del Rosario said.
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