ArmInfo. The small Armenian community of Singapore enjoys great reputation and is fully integrated into the public life of the country. On July 8, receiving the delegation of Armenia led by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, said President of Singapore Halimah Yacob.
According to the press service of the RA government, the President of Singapore noted that the Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator, as well as the Armenian street in the centre of Singapore, are testify to the role of the Armenian community in the Singapore. "Your visit is very important in terms of strengthening the friendly ties and developing the economic relations between our countries", Mrs. President said, adding that Singapore is ready to closely cooperate with the Armenian partners and carry out exchange of experience.
In turn, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that the RA government attaches importance to deepening relations with Singapore, adding that the two countries are connected with each other with the warm relations of the peoples. "We also warmly remember the first visit of Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew to Armenia several years ago, "said the Prime Minister, adding that the purpose of the visit of the Armenian delegation is to give new impetus to bilateral relations and cooperation.
The Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Singapore discussed the possibilities of implementing investment programs, developing trade and economic ties, and expanding cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats.
Nikol Pashinyan touched upon the changes taking place in Armenia and stressed that the goal of the government is to turn the political revolution into an economic one, and turn the republic into a technologically developed country. In ensuring the progress of the country, the Prime Minister found Singapore's experience to be encouraging and stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation. "We have great potential for cooperation, which should be fully utilized with joint efforts," the prime minister said, adding that as a result of the reforms being carried out in Armenia, a free and transparent business environment has been formed, the financial and banking system is stable.
The President of Singapore expressed support for the efforts of the governments of the two countries, which will be aimed at the development and expansion of further ties. The interlocutors noted the importance of cooperation within international organizations and touched upon regional issues