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Call on SM Goh Chok Tong by Italy's Deputy Minister for Economic Development Adolfo Urso (Jun 2009)
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15 June 2009
Italy Deputy Minister for Economic Development Adolfo Urso called on Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on 15 June 2009.
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Italy's Deputy Minister for Economic Development Adolfo Urso called on SM Goh Chok Tong at the Istana this afternoon. Deputy Minister Urso is leading a delegation of 80 Italian companies to Singapore from 14-16 June 2009. Last year, Italy was Singapore's 5th largest trading partner in Europe, with total bilateral trade valued at S$5.8 billion.
SM and Deputy Minister Urso had wide-ranging discussions on the state of bilateral economic relations and the potential for closer collaboration. Deputy Minister Urso expressed confidence in Asia's potential and said that Italy hoped to partner Singapore to explore opportunities in the region. SM briefed Deputy Minister Urso on recent economic developments in Asia and said that Singapore could be a platform for Italian companies to venture into the region.
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PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
SINGAPORE
15 June 2009
Italy's Deputy Minister for Economic Development Adolfo Urso called on SM Goh Chok Tong at the Istana this afternoon. Deputy Minister Urso is leading a delegation of 80 Italian companies to Singapore from 14-16 June 2009. Last year, Italy was Singapore's 5th largest trading partner in Europe, with total bilateral trade valued at S$5.8 billion.
SM and Deputy Minister Urso had wide-ranging discussions on the state of bilateral economic relations and the potential for closer collaboration. Deputy Minister Urso expressed confidence in Asia's potential and said that Italy hoped to partner Singapore to explore opportunities in the region. SM briefed Deputy Minister Urso on recent economic developments in Asia and said that Singapore could be a platform for Italian companies to venture into the region.
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PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
SINGAPORE
15 June 2009
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