rediff.com

India, Singapore Strengthen Ties: FM Meets President, Discusses Strategic Partnership

Share on:

By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi   Jan 16, 2025 18:17

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, discussing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expanding bilateral relations in areas like fintech, digital technologies, and trade.
India, Singapore Strengthen Ties: FM Meets President, Discusses Strategic Partnership
Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and discussed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the bilateral meeting.

"Honoured to meet with His Excellency the President of the Republic of Singapore @Tharman_S. India values its comprehensive strategic partnership with Singapore. This visit by the President will strengthen our bilateral relationship which marks its 60th anniversary," the Finance Minister said in a post on X.

India-Singapore relations were elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Singapore in September 2024.

The president is accompanied by Chee Hong Tat, Second Minister for Finance and Minister for Transport.

"The two leaders discussed #ComprehensiveStrategicPartnership between the two countries highlighting sectors such as #fintech, #digital technologies, #semiconductor ecosystem and #skill development. Both sides expressed confidence in expanding #trade and #investment relations over the coming decades," the finance ministry said in another post on X.

The Singapore president arrived here on Tuesday night for a five-day visit, aiming to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas.
Source: PTI
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.

TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES

  • Company Name
  • Price
  • Volume

More »

Moneywiz Live!