September 5th 2024.
Singapore and India have come together in a significant way as they have elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and signed four memorandums of understanding. This momentous development took place during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Lawrence Wong. As the talks began, Modi expressed his admiration for Singapore, stating that it is not just a partner nation but also a source of inspiration for other developing countries.
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the news of this milestone on social media, mentioning that the two leaders had a productive meeting in Singapore. He added that they had agreed to elevate their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and had discussed various aspects of their relationship, ranging from advanced manufacturing to digitalization, healthcare, skills development, sustainability, and more.
During his opening remarks, Modi also extended his gratitude to Wong for the warm welcome he had received. He congratulated Wong on assuming the post of premier and expressed his confidence that Singapore, under his leadership, will continue to progress rapidly. Modi also highlighted the shared goal of creating more "Singapores" in India and commended the establishment of the ministerial roundtable as a pioneering mechanism in achieving this goal.
The partnership between Singapore and India has become synonymous with various areas such as skilling, digitalization, mobility, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, healthcare, sustainability, and cyber security. Modi emphasized the importance of these areas in their bilateral relationship and noted how they have become the defining features of their partnership.
Modi's visit to Singapore was at the invitation of Wong and was greeted with a red carpet welcome at the Parliament House. He also took the time to sign the visitor's book before heading into talks with Wong. This meeting came after months of Wong's appointment as premier and Modi's third term as prime minister.
Following the talks, the two leaders witnessed the exchange of four MoUs, further strengthening the ties between the two nations. Later in the day, Modi is scheduled to call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and meet with Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Lee will also be hosting a lunch in honor of Modi.
In addition to these meetings, Modi will also have interactions with Singaporean business leaders and visit a semiconductor manufacturing facility. His visit to Singapore comes after his successful visit to Brunei, making him the first Indian prime minister to have a bilateral visit to the country. The Indian community in Singapore has given Modi a warm welcome, further cementing the strong ties between the two nations.
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