The main task of any embassy is to maintain diplomatic relations between the two states, to promote the promotion of culture, to establish mutual understanding and to contribute to the construction of constructive relations. The Singapore Embassy in Moscow is no exception. On June 7, 2018, the two countries celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with ceremonial receptions in their embassies.
History of Interstate Relations
Despite the fact that Singapore is a relatively young state, diplomatic relations between Russia and this country were established back in 1890. At that time, Singapore was still part of the British Empire, Russia was represented on the island by an official in the rank of consul, he was Artemy Markovich Vyvodtsev. A year after the arrival of the Russian consul to the island, Singapore was visited by the Russian Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich, the future Emperor Nikolai ll.
Diplomatic relations between Singapore and the USSR were established in 1968, when a trade representative of the Asian republic opened at the Ukraine Hotel. From the very beginning, relations between the two states developed in the most productive way, since Singapore sought to establish mutually beneficial trade relations, regardless of political differences.
The current state of Singapore's economy and its enormous impact on international trade makes this Asian country a profitable trading partner with whom it is required to maintain constant close contact in bilateral interests.
Embassy in Kamenny Sloboda
Although Singapore has permanent diplomatic relations with many countries of the world, not every of them has an embassy of the republic. But since relations with Russia are extremely important, there is a Singapore Embassy in Moscow. The embassy is responsible not only for political, but also economic issues, as well as the obligation to provide consular services to both Russian and Singaporean citizens.
Since 1971, the address of the Singapore Embassy in Moscow has been the following: Kamennaya Sloboda Lane, Building 5. Ordinary Russian citizens may need a Singapore visa if the visit is planned for more than three days and will not be in transit. Tourist visa to Singapore is issued on the official website of the embassy. To do this, you need to fill out a special application form in English, attach a photo and pay a visa fee. In addition, a visa can be issued using authorized partners of the embassy.
However, the Singapore Embassy exists to ensure that citizens of this country living in Russia can apply for help and processing the necessary documents.