The Head of State held a meeting with the third Prime Minister, Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that he highly appreciates cooperation with Singapore, Kazakhstan's time–tested reliable partner in Asia. According to him, the recent leadership change has become an important milestone for Singapore. Taking the opportunity, the Head of State congratulated Lee Hsien Loong on assuming the post of Senior Minister. He noted that the leadership of the third generation has preserved and developed the best features of Lee Kuan Yew's legacy – a successful, dynamic nation based on equality, meritocracy, effective governance and social harmony.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that over two decades Lee Hsien Loong has made a significant contribution to the comprehensive partnership between Kazakhstan and Singapore and is a true friend of our country.

In turn, Lee Hsien Loong stressed the importance of strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. According to him, Singapore is determined to continue to maintain a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan.

The parties discussed issues of cooperation in trade, economic, investment, financial, transport, logistics and humanitarian spheres. A thorough exchange of views took place on topical issues on the international agenda.