Arroyo attracts S'porean investors

Sat, 25 Aug 2001 | Source: AFP

SINGAPORE (AFP): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo arrived in Singapore on Friday for a three-day state visit aimed at putting her country back on the investment map.

The Filipino leader jetted into the city-state from neighboring Brunei, where she held talks with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on reviving a special economic zone in areas along their maritime borders along with Indonesia and Malaysia.

Arroyo, who came to power in January following a military- backed popular uprising that toppled president Joseph Estrada amid a corruption scandal, trooped an honor guard in official welcoming ceremonies at the Istana state complex.

She called on President S.R. Nathan and was to deliver a public lecture later on Friday, before meeting with Singapore business leaders for dinner.

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