SINGAPORE: Former minister mentor Lee Kuan Yew is visiting Istanbul, Turkey from Tuesday till Friday to attend the JPMorgan Chase International Council Meeting.
A statement from Mr Lee's office said this would be followed by his visit to the US till 24 October.
On 18 October, Mr Lee will receive the Lincoln Medal at the historic Ford's Theatre in Washington DC.
The Lincoln Medal is awarded to individuals who illuminate or reflect former US president Abraham Lincoln's legacy of leadership and service in their body of work, accomplishments or personal attributes.
Mr Lee will be the first Asian to receive the award.
Previous recipients include Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and former first lady and current US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
While in Washington DC, Mr Lee will also meet the White House Chief of Staff William Daley, the National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey.
Mr Lee will then proceed to New York where he will speak at a Capital Group dinner on 20 October 2011.
In addition, Mr Lee, who is also the senior advisor to Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), will attend GIC events, and meet other prominent US personalities during his visit.
A statement from Mr Lee's office said this would be followed by his visit to the US till 24 October.
On 18 October, Mr Lee will receive the Lincoln Medal at the historic Ford's Theatre in Washington DC.
The Lincoln Medal is awarded to individuals who illuminate or reflect former US president Abraham Lincoln's legacy of leadership and service in their body of work, accomplishments or personal attributes.
Mr Lee will be the first Asian to receive the award.
Previous recipients include Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and former first lady and current US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
While in Washington DC, Mr Lee will also meet the White House Chief of Staff William Daley, the National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey.
Mr Lee will then proceed to New York where he will speak at a Capital Group dinner on 20 October 2011.
In addition, Mr Lee, who is also the senior advisor to Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), will attend GIC events, and meet other prominent US personalities during his visit.