May 3, 2007
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Visit by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

Washington, DC -- Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will welcome Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a meeting on Friday, May 4, 2007. Secretary Paulson and Prime Minister Lee plan to discuss a range of economic and financial issues, including efforts to promote trade and investment liberalization, combat illicit finance, and strengthen capital markets in the Asia-Pacific region.  They will also discuss U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region through bilateral channels and multilateral forums including APEC.