The United States and Singapore on Tuesday affirmed a continued commitment to advancing their strategic partnership, pleading to enhance economic and security cooperation between the two sides.

At the invitation of U.S. President Barack Obama, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made an official visit to the White House on Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

"For half a century, the two countries have built a strong relationship anchored by robust economic cooperation, security and defense cooperation, and enduring people-to-people ties," said a joint statement issued by the United States and Singapore on Tuesday.

"Singapore's own ties with the United States have remained steadfast through nine U.S. Presidents -- five Republican and four Democratic -- and three Singapore Prime Ministers," Lee said at a ceremony held at the White House.

At a joint press conference held by the two leaders, Lee noted that Singapore is the U.S. largest trading partner in Southeast Asia and the United States is Singapore's largest foreign direct investor.

Over 3,700 U.S. companies are located in Singapore, making Singapore a premier destination for U.S. businesses, said the joint statement, adding that a growing number of Singapore companies have also established a presence in the United States.

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