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Rivlin attends funeral for first Singapore PM

29 March 2015, 4:12 pm
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President Reuven Rivlin attends the funeral of Singapore’s first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew.

President Reuven Rivlin pays respects at lying in state of Lee Kuan Yew. (photo credit: Tomer Reichmann/Courtesy)
President Reuven Rivlin pays respects at Lee Kuan Yew’s lying in state. (photo credit: Tomer Reichmann/Courtesy)

During his visit, Rivlin also meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“I follow closely, and with great interest, the processes occurring under your leadership of India,” Rivlin tells Modi, according to a statement. “The excellent relations between our countries are based upon strong foundations, two states which share common values, and are first and foremost, thriving democracies.”

President Reuven Rivlin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 29, 2015 (photo credit: Tomer Reichmann/Courtesy)
President Reuven Rivlin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 29, 2015 (photo credit: Tomer Reichmann/Courtesy)

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