Commander of the US Pacific Fleet Calls on Minister for Defence

ADM Harris (1st from right) receiving a brief by Head of Information Fusion Centre Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Lim (1st from left) during his visit to Changi Command and Control Centre.

The Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet (US PACFLT), Admiral (ADM) Harry Harris, called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning. ADM Harris, who is in Singapore on an introductory visit from 20 to 22 January 2014, had earlier called on Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng after inspecting a Guard of Honour. As part of his visit, ADM Harris will also visit the Changi Command and Control Centre at Changi Naval Base later today.

ADM Harris' visit underscores the excellent and long-standing defence relationship between Singapore and the United States, and between both navies. The Republic of Singapore Navy and the US PACFLT interact regularly through a wide range of activities, including visits, bilateral and multilateral exercises, and professional exchanges. These interactions have enhanced the professionalism and interoperability of the two navies, and bolstered mutual understanding and friendship between their personnel.