Singaporean President Tony Tan and his wife are currently in Britain for a state visit, and it looks like the English have taken a liking to him — he was conferred the King Charles II medal by the Royal Society, the oldest scientific society in existence.
The medal is awarded to foreign Heads of State or Government who have made outstanding contributions in furthering scientific research in their country. President Tan is the fifth recipient of the prestigious award, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao as past awardees.
The Royal Society recognises President Tan as playing a significant role in developing Singapore’s research and development capability over the last 20 years, where he oversaw the formation of institutions including National University of Singapore as Minister of Education and drove scientific research as Chairman of the National Research Foundation.
“Singapore has proved to be one of the success stories of global science and innovation and it is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading nations in science and mathematics education.” President of the Royal Society Sir Paul Nurse comments. “The Royal Society is delighted to be able to recognise the contribution President Tan has made to science and education in Singapore today.”
Photo: Dr Tony Tan Facebook page
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Singaporean President Tony Tan and his wife are currently in Britain for a state visit, and it looks like the English have taken a liking to him — he was conferred the King Charles II medal by the Royal Society, the oldest scientific society in existence.
The medal is awarded to foreign Heads of State or Government who have made outstanding contributions in furthering scientific research in their country. President Tan is the fifth recipient of the prestigious award, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao as past awardees.
The Royal Society recognises President Tan as playing a significant role in developing Singapore’s research and development capability over the last 20 years, where he oversaw the formation of institutions including National University of Singapore as Minister of Education and drove scientific research as Chairman of the National Research Foundation.
“Singapore has proved to be one of the success stories of global science and innovation and it is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading nations in science and mathematics education.” President of the Royal Society Sir Paul Nurse comments. “The Royal Society is delighted to be able to recognise the contribution President Tan has made to science and education in Singapore today.”
Photo: Dr Tony Tan Facebook page
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