Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the strong partnership between India and Singapore during his official visit to the city-state on Thursday. In a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, PM Modi described Singapore as not just a partner nation, but an inspiration for every developing country.
The Prime Minister congratulated Wong on his recent appointment and expressed confidence in Singapore’s progress under the new leadership. “I am confident that under the leadership of 4G, Singapore will progress even faster,” PM Modi said in his opening remarks.
PM Modi said that the bilateral ministerial roundtable is a “path-breaking mechanism” and praised the diverse areas of cooperation between the two nations. He said that collaboration in fields such as digitalization, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, skilling, mobility, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and sustainability has become a hallmark of this initiative.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Secretary East, Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Mazumdar, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and other officials were present in the meeting.
During the day, PM Modi will visit AEM Holdings Ltd’s semiconductor facility with Singapore’s Prime Minister, after a lunch hosted by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
He will also meet with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Following a business meeting with CEOs, PM Modi will return to New Delhi.
PM Modi met his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong on Wednesday. He expressed his happiness at meeting Lawrence Wong.
Sharing a post on X, PM Modi said, “Happy to have met my friend, PM Lawrence Wong. Had an excellent discussion on a wide range of issues. India cherishes the friendship with Singapore.”
Wong also shared a picture of their meeting on X and welcomed PM Modi for dinner at Istana, the official residence and office of the president of Singapore.
In a post on X, he stated, “Welcome PM Narendra Modi to Singapore! Delighted to have the chance to catch up over a meal at the Istana, before the official meetings tomorrow.”
Upon his arrival in Singapore on Wednesday, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community. He engaged with diaspora members, signing autographs and even trying his hand at playing the dhol. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude on social media, describing the welcome as “truly vibrant.”
Before his Singapore visit, pm Modi concluded an official trip to Brunei, where he held talks with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and inaugurated the new Indian High Commission Chancery in Bandar Seri Begawan. This regional diplomatic engagement underscores India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Southeast Asian nations.
(Inputs from ANI)