Strengthening Ties: PM Modi's Anticipated Visit to Singapore

PM Modi's visit to Singapore is creating excitement, highlighting India's significant economic growth and the strong relations between India and Singapore. The trip will include key meetings and the signing of MoUs in various sectors to bolster bilateral cooperation.

Praising India-Singapore relations, R Rajaram, Chairman of the India Heritage Center Advisory Board and Registrar of the National University of Singapore, emphasized the excitement and interest generated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impending visit to Singapore. Rajaram highlighted India's burgeoning economy and Singapore's potential to support this growth.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Rajaram commented, "PM Modi's visit to Singapore stirs a lot of excitement and interest. India's economy is rapidly growing, contributing significantly to various sectors, while Singapore is well-positioned to support and enhance this growth." He also noted the substantial trade between the two nations and India's prospective multi-sectoral growth.

Rajaram remarked, "The large-scale trade between the two countries reflects Singapore's confidence in India's long-term growth prospects. This relationship is underpinned by a shared history and cultural ties, with Indians historically contributing to Singapore's cultural landscape." He further mentioned frequent visits by Indian leaders to Singapore.

PM Modi is expected to arrive in Singapore by September 4 evening, following his trip to Brunei. His agenda includes signing several memorandums (MoUs) across various sectors identified during the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on August 26, such as digitization, skills development, and sustainability.

During his stay, Modi will meet with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and business leaders. PM Modi aims to deepen strategic partnerships, particularly in advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development, aligning with India's Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific Vision.

(With inputs from agencies.)