U.S. President arrives in Singapore

November 26, 2006

U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Singapore the morning of November 16, beginning a week-long tour of Asia. He was greeted by Singapore's  and discussed trade and terrorism issues with the Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

After a week of losses in the midterm election, Bush told an audience about the expansion of trade in Asia.

Mr. Bush also delivered his keynote address at the 's Cultural Center; the US' commitment to security and free trade in the region were the most emphasised topics. Among other subjects, he spoke on:


 * Regional security including the threat of terrorism and ongoing nuclear crisis in North Korea.
 * US continued engagement in Asia to confront security threats including N. Korea's nuclear ambitions and terrorism and address these challenges at global level
 * Free trade and trade expansion most certain path to Asian prosperity to lasting prosperity
 * Reviving the doha trade talks
 * An Asia Pacific-wide free trade area

Bush also called for US-Asian co-operation to fight with infectious diseases such as HIV-AIDS and avian flu.

Mr. Bush will be heading to to for a state visit and the  (APEC) forum.