PM Modi, Prez Tharman Push For India-Singapore Collab In Technology, Skill Development, Other Key Sectors – Top Updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam Thursday discussed how to deepen bilateral cooperation between India and Singapore in key sectors like skill development, sustainability, technology, innovation and connectivity. Modi, who became on a two-day talk over with to the city-state, in general referred to as on President Tharman on Thursday and both leaders discussed avenues to broaden bilateral ties, officials said.

“Had meeting with Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the President of Singapore. Our talks concerned in regards to the overall range of bilateral ties between our nations. We discussed the important thing center of attention sectors like skill development, sustainability, technology, innovation and connectivity,” PM Modi said in a post on X after holding talks with the Singapore President.

An official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Modi held extensive talks with the Singapore President and their “discussions centered on advancing India-Singapore cooperation across lots of sectors, equivalent to stepped forward manufacturing and emerging technologies.”

Tharman to chat over with India next year

Prime Minister Modi appreciated President Tharman’s passionate support for the India-Singapore partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

“Both leaders discussed bilateral and global problems with mutual interest. They noted the longstanding friendship and cooperation between both countries, which is in keeping with believe, mutual respect and complementarity,” the MEA statement said.

Both leaders noted that the elevation of the ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will chart a sturdy way forward for joint collaboration, it said, adding that Modi and Tharman also shared thoughts on how India and Singapore can enlarge their cooperation to new areas equivalent to stepped forward manufacturing and in emerging technologies.

Modi conveyed that he looks forward to welcoming Tharman to India next year.

“PM @narendramodi held fruitful talks with President @Tharman_S in Singapore this day. PM thanked President @Tharman_S for his passionate support for the partnership. Discussions concerned about avenues to broaden and deepen cooperation,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi held talks on the side of his counterpart Lawrence Wong all all through which they agreed to raise bilateral ties to a “comprehensive strategic partnership'”

He also met former Singapore premier Lee Hsien Loong and discussed areas equivalent to green energy and FinTech where both countries can work together.

Modi in Singapore

PM Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday to a rousing welcome from members of the Indian diaspora on the airport upon his arrival. The Indian community welcomed the prime minister with a cultural performance who reciprocated the good and cozy gesture by joining in on the festivities and even played the ‘Dhol (drum)’ like an expert as his welcomers cheered with joy.

This is Modi’s fifth official talk over with to Southeast Asian usa which is led by Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin economist, who is the ninth president of the predominantly Chinese and economically prosperous city-state.

(With PTI inputs)