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PM Modi Aims To Replicate Singapore’s Success In India During Talks With Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s ambition to replicate Singapore’s development model across the country, as he met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation.

PM Modi, on a two-day official visit to Singapore at Wong’s invitation, highlighted the nation’s aspiration to create many Singapores in Bharat.

Speaking during the high-level talks, PM Modi said, “Singapore is not just a partner country but an inspiration for every developing country. We also want to create many Singapores in Bharat. I am happy that we are working in that direction together.”

The discussions between the two leaders covered a wide range of strategic areas, including skilling, digitisation, mobility, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, healthcare, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

PM Modi noted that these sectors have become symbols of the strong cooperation between the two nations, underscoring the importance of ministerial roundtables as a mechanism to strengthen ties.

In the presence of both leaders, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, solidifying partnerships in digital technologies, healthcare, education, and the semiconductor sector.

These agreements reflect the growing collaboration between India and Singapore in areas critical to both nations’ future growth and innovation.

The visit marked a significant moment in India-Singapore relations, with PM Modi receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Singapore Parliament House.

PM Modi and PM Wong were joined by ministers and senior officials from both countries, underscoring the importance of the meeting.

Prime Minister Modi Signs Visitor’s Book At Singapore’s Parliament House

The Prime Minister also signed the visitor’s book at the Parliament House.

This meeting comes at a time of leadership transition in Singapore, with Lawrence Wong recently assuming the office of Prime Minister.

PM Modi further extended his congratulations, stating, “I thank you for your warm welcome. This is our first meeting after you assumed the post of Prime Minister. Many congratulations to you from my side. I am confident that under the leadership of 4G, Singapore will progress even faster.”

The diplomatic engagement is part of PM Modi’s broader outreach to strengthen India’s relationships in Southeast Asia.

His visit to Singapore followed a stop in Brunei, concluding his two-nation tour aimed at fostering closer regional ties.

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