Minister for Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang, will be in Kuala Lumpur from 8 to 10 December 2005, for the meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers in the run-up to the 11th ASEAN Summit.

2          The ASEAN Economic Ministers will be signing several economic agreements that signal ASEAN's commitment to spur economic integration in the region and strengthen relations with its Dialogue Partners. These agreements are part of ASEAN's continuous efforts to enhance trade and investment amongst the ASEAN member countries.

3          Minister Lim will be accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

8 DECEMBER 2005