SINGAPORE EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR U.S. SUPPORT

UNCLAS SINGAPORE 001176 STATE FOR EAP/MTS - M.COPPOLA E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: INTERPOL PGOV KTIA SN SUBJECT: SINGAPORE EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR U.S. SUPPORT OF SINGAPORE'S INTERPOL BID ¶1. (U) Embassy Singapore received the following Diplomatic Note dated 24 October 2008 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Singapore. ¶2. (U) Text of Diplomatic Note: Begin Text MFA/IOD/00901/2008 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to the recent election of Singapore's candidate, Mr. Khoo Boon Hui, Commissioner of the Singapore Police Force, to the post of President of the INTERPOL Executive Committee. The Ministry wishes to convey Singapore's sincere appreciation to the US for supporting Singapore's INTERPOL bid. As the new President of INTERPOL, Mr. Khoo will work towards extending INTERPOL's growth and global influence. Mr. Khoo will also pay special attention to facilitating the sharing of best practices and experiences, developing co-operative linkages between police agencies, and offering training opportunities to enhance the operational capabilities of member countries' national police forces. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration. Singapore 24 October 2008 End Text ¶3. (U) Original will be forwarded to the Department via Registered Unclassified Pouch Number 6805605. Visit Embassy Singapore's Classified website: http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eap/singapore/ind ex.cfm SHIELDS