Bharat Express

Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Shanmugaratnam addressed reporters, noting that India and Singapore are now on a "new plane of cooperation" that reflects the aspirations of both nations.

The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada welcomed President Tharman at the airport.

Singaporeans will vote for the country's ninth president on September 1, 2023

The three men's campaigning, which will last until August 30 and see one of them become Singapore's ninth president, may now formally begin.