YEREVAN. – Armenia’s FM Edward Nalbandian, who was in Singapore on an official visit, was received Tuesday by Singapore’s President, Tony Tan Keng Yam.  

During the meeting Singaporean Head of State noted: “The Armenians have left a deep trace in the history of our country and have a great contribution in the country’s development,” MFA informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. 

In his turn, Edward Nalbandian said that Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s visit to Armenia in 2009 opened a new chapter in relations between the two countries, and he expressed confidence that Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s state visit to Singapore will give new impetus to developing collaboration between both countries.    

On the same day, Armenia’s FM met with his Singaporean colleague, Kasiviswanathan (K.) Shanmugam, during which they reflected on consolidating the legal and contractual domain. 

Singapore’s FM likewise underscored the Singaporean Armenian community’s role in his country’s development.

The interlocutors also exchanged views on several top international matters. 

Also, Edward Nalbandian presented his Singaporean counterpart Armenia’s steps being taken toward establishing security and cooperation in the Caucasus, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement process.  

The discussions continued during the official dinner which Singapore’s FM had organized in Armenian FM’s honor.  

While in Singapore, Edward Nalbandian also paid a visit to the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, which was founded in 1835, where he met with representatives of the country’s Armenian community.   

Ending his visit to Singapore, Edward Nalbandian headed back to Armenia on the same day.