1.         The Commander of the United States Pacific Command (Commander PACOM), Admiral William Fallon, called on Minister for Defence Mr Teo Chee Hean at the Ministry of Defence today. ADM Fallon is on his official introductory visit to Singapore from 14 to 15 Nov 2005. ADM Fallon was appointed Commander PACOM on 26 February this year.

2.         ADM Fallon also called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung earlier today at the Ministry of Defence. He will call on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at the Istana later this evening.

3.         ADM Fallon's visit underscores the excellent defence relationship between the US and Singapore. The Singapore Armed Forces and US PACOM interact extensively through visits, bilateral and multilateral exercises, and professional exchanges. Such visits have served to enhance the professionalism and interoperability between the two armed forces, as well as the rapport and friendship between their personnel.

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The Commander of the United States Pacific Command (Commander PACOM), Admiral William Fallon, accompanied by Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung, inspects a Guard of Honour upon his arrival at MINDEF on 14 Nov 05.

The Commander of the United States Pacific Command (Commander PACOM), Admiral William Fallon calls on Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean in MINDEF, as part of his official introductory visit, on 14 Nov 05.