DIPLOMACY
QATAR ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF'S FIRST VISIT
27 Jun 2006
MG Hamad is on an introductory visit to Singapore from 24 to 30 Jun, at the invitation of Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General (LG) Ng Yat Chung.
MG Hamad will be visiting SAFTI Military Institute, Changi Naval Base and the Basic Military Training Centre.
His visit underscores the warm defence relations between Singapore and Qatar. Both armed forces have friendly interactions, with exchange of visits by their senior officers.
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