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September 6, 2024 9:47 AM

PM Modi’s visit to Brunei, Singapore is significant step in Act East policy: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Brunei and Singapore as a pivotal moment in India's Act East policy. The trip, which took place early in Modi's third term, is seen as a deepening of diplomatic and economic ties with both Southeast Asian nations. "Prime Minister@narendramodi's visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant step in our Act East policy early in his third term," Jaishankar posted on X. A major development from th...

September 6, 2024 9:47 AM

PM Modi and Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong identify six key pillars for bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, outlined a framework for enhancing bilateral cooperation, focusing on six key pillars: sustainability, digitalisation, skills development, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and connectivity. During PM Modi’s official visit to Singapore on September 4-5, 2024—his fifth visit to the country—both leaders expressed their appreciation for the efforts made by their respective ministers in shaping the f...

September 6, 2024 9:47 AM

PM Modi meets Singapore’s top business leaders, showcases India’s investment potential

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top business leaders and CEOs in Singapore, presenting India's ongoing reforms aimed at fostering investment and innovation. During the discussions, PM Modi explored ways to enhance the economic partnership between the two countries. In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said, "Interacted with top business leaders and CEOs in Singapore. We talked about ways to deepen economic linkages. I highlighted the reforms underway in India, which will encourage in...

September 5, 2024 5:53 PM

India and Singapore complement each other: MEA on bilateral relations

Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the strong and multifaceted relationship between India and Singapore during a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the city-state. Mazumdar emphasized that the two nations not only complement each other but also rely on their partnership for continued growth. "India and Singapore have a very multidimensional relationship," Mazumdar said. "We have strong defence ties, conductin...

September 5, 2024 1:25 PM

PM Modi attends lunch hosted by Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsein Loong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the lunch hosted by Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The two leaders shook hands and warmly greeted each other. PM Modi and Lee Hsien Loong were engaged in talks as they sat to have lunch together. PM concluded a productive second day of his visit to Singapore, marked by high-level meetings, facility tours, and the signing of significant agreements. The day's events underscored the deepening ties between India and Singapore across v...

September 5, 2024 8:47 AM

PM Modi to explore semiconductor innovations in Singapore on 2nd day of his visit

On the second day of his visit to Singapore on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to tour a cutting-edge semiconductor facility in the city-state alongside his Singaporean counterpart. PM Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state on Thursday as well.This visit is poised to further bolster the bilateral ties between India and Singapore. This visit has underscored the growing significance of the semiconductor sector, which ...

September 5, 2024 8:16 AM

Prime Minister Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Singapore’s Parliament House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received ceremonial welcome at Singapore's Parliament House on Thursday. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong welcomed PM Modi and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. He signed the visitors book at the Parliament House. PM Modi and Lawrence Wong met ministers and delegates from each other's countries. PM Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state on Thursday as well. This visit is poised to further bol...

September 4, 2024 8:07 PM

Singapore PM hosts informal dinner with PM Modi at Istana ahead of official talks

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed his delight in hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an informal dinner at the Istana on Wednesday evening. The dinner precedes formal discussions scheduled for Thursday, aimed at enhancing bilateral ties between the two nations. In a post shared on his social media platform X, Prime Minister Wong posted a photograph with PM Modi, stating, "Welcome PM Narendra Modi to Singapore! Delighted to have the chance to catch up over a meal at th...

New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders at the launch of the BJP Sanghatan Parva, Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024, at the party headquarters extension, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)

September 3, 2024 10:44 AM

PM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Brunei, Singapore, expresses confidence in advancing partnerships

Stating that both Brunei and Singapore are important partners in India's Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific Vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed confidence that his visits to the two nations will further strengthen New Delhi's partnership with the two countries and the larger ASEAN region. PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore today. He will be in Brunei on September 3-4 and Singapore on September 5. Notably, this will be the first visit to Brunei by an Indian Prime...

August 30, 2024 9:44 PM

Prime Minister Modi to visit Brunei and Singapore next week: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Brunei from September 3-4, followed by a visit to Singapore from September 4-5, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. During a weekly media briefing, Jaiswal announced that PM Modi's visit to Brunei comes at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. This visit marks the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. The visit also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establi...