Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias today met with Dr. Mohamad Maliki Osman, Senior Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Singapore, within the framework of the proceedings of the ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
During the meeting, they discussed the course of – and ascertained the shared will for further promotion of – bilateral relations. Mr. Kotzias referred to the historic cultural ties between the two countries and expressed Greece’s intention to proceed to the opening of an Embassy in Singapore at the s
oonest possible time.
The two ministers also discussed international and regional issues of mutual interest, as well as investment issues. Mr. Kotzias briefed his colleague on the emergence of Piraeus as a port of pivotal importance for the Mediterranean and Europe, and expressed Greece’s interest in attracting investments from Singapore in the technology and finance sectors. Finally, the two Foreign Minister’s agreed on the need to cultivate bilateral cultural and academic exchanges, which, among other things, will be discussed during Mr. Kotzias’ visit to Singapore this coming November.
July 15, 2016