PM, Najib retreat

24 May 2010 , By MSN News (http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4107201)

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is meeting his Malaysian counterpart, Najib Razak, who's here for a two-day visit.

It’s Mr Lee’s second retreat meeting in just a week with a close neighbour of Singapore.

Singapore’s Foreign Ministry says both Leaders will discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional developments.

Accompanying Mr Najib are several Ministers.

They will have separate meetings with their Singapore counterparts to explore areas of cooperation before a joint delegation meeting led by the two Prime Ministers.

Singapore's closest neighbour, Johor's Chief Minister, Abdul Ghani Othman is part of the Malaysian delegation.

One mega project which both countries are cooperating on is the Iskandar Malaysia development in Johor.

The Malaysia - Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) for Iskandar Malaysia met for its sixth working meeting just last month.

The Committee reviewed the progress achieved so far by the joint Work Groups on Transportation, Immigration, Tourism, Environment, and the Iconic Project.

Ministers from both sides reported that the Committee had made significant progress in terms of enhancing connectivity between Iskandar Malaysia and Singapore.

Singapore believes a successful Iskandar Malaysia will benefit both countries.