Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has accepted U.S. President Barack Obama's invitation to meet with him in Washington D.C. in August, said Lee on Thursday.

The prime minister said in his Facebook updates that "Singapore has very good relations with the U.S." and he looks forward to the visit.

"It will mark the progress we have made, especially with this administration. It will also be a chance to see how we can build on our friendship beyond the November U.S. elections," Lee added.

The White House on Wednesday said in a statement that Obama will host Lee at the White House for an official visit and state dinner on Aug. 2 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Endit

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