Albright to visit Singapore

Sat, 19 Jul 1997 | Source: DPA

SINGAPORE (DPA): U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright plans to visit Singapore July 29 to July 30 to review her country's relations with the island nation, an American embassy official said yesterday.

Albright's trip marks the first visit of a U.S. secretary of state to Singapore during the administration of President Bill Clinton.

Washington officials said Albright would use the visit to explain U.S. policy on regional issues, including support for human rights in Myanmar and China, for which the United States has been widely criticized in Singapore.

Albright would seek the views of Singapore leaders on regional developments, U.S. officials said. Albright is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew during her visit.

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