Manama: Singapore' Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will arrive in Bahrain on an official three-day visit on Tuesday, marking 25 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Tong, Singapore's prime minister from November, 1990 until August, 2004, will also visit Oman on February 1.
Singapore media said that Goh, who played a leading role in developing relations with the Middle East, was visiting Oman and Bahrain "to renew his ties with the leaders of the two countries, update himself on recent developments and strengthen bilateral political and economic links."
In Bahrain, Goh is scheduled to hold talks with the country's leaders and to explore Islamic financing products.
In Oman, Goh will be the guest of honour at the launch of "The Jewel of Muscat", a reconstructed replica of a ninth century Arab dhow or sailing boat that will sail from Oman in mid-February and reach Singapore in July, Channel News Asia reported.
It will then be permanently displayed as a personal gift from the Sultan of Oman to Singapore.
Oman-Singapore trade has grown from $674 million in 2008 to just over $710 million last year.
