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  • With Eyes On Semiconductor, PM Modi Arrives In Singapore; Strategic Ties, Bilateral Cooperation In Focus | world news

    PM Modi Singapore Visit: Following the conclusion of his visit to Brunei, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Singapore to ‘deepen strategic partnership’ between India and Singapore. He arrived in the Southeast Asian country at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in the second leg of his two-nation visit. This is PM Modi’s fifth official trip to Singapore. His last visit to Singapore was in 2018.

    During the visit, the Prime Minister is slated to connect with three generations of Singapore’s leadership, officials in New Delhi said. He will receive an official welcome at the Parliament House on Thursday and call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

    After arriving in Singapore, PM Modi took to We also look forward to closer cultural ties.”

    Landed in Singapore. Looking forward to the various meetings aimed at boosting the India-Singapore friendship. India’s reforms and the talent of our Yuva Shakti makes our nation an ideal investment destination. We also look forward to closer cultural ties. pic.twitter.com/SG2IttCKEg — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2024

    During his visit, PM Modi is accompanied by Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other government officials.

    In a statement ahead of his departure, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “The leaders will review the progress of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest”.

    PM Modi To Meet Senior Singapore Ministers

    PM Modi would call on Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. During the visit, he will also meet with Singaporean business leaders and interact with those in the country’s semiconductor ecosystem.

    Speaking about Modi’s Singapore trip, officials said that this visit will build synergy in the semiconductor ecosystems of the two countries and PMs of both the countries will visit a semiconductor manufacturing facility.

    They said MoUs will be signed for cooperation in manpower skilling in the semiconductor sector. From skilling centers to training and recruitment by Singapore firms, this will help India’s youth with better skills and opportunities, officials further stated.

    (With PTI inputs)

  • PM Modi Begins Key Visit To Brunei, Singapore Today: What’s On Agenda? |

    New Delhi: Beginning today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Brunei and Singapore. On September 3-4, he will visit Brunei at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors. This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Brunei, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei. 

    Brunei is a key partner in India’s “Act East” policy and its broader vision for the Indo-Pacific region. 

    The visit is expected to bolster India’s cooperation with Brunei across various sectors, including defense, trade, investment, energy, space technology, health, capacity building, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, while also exploring opportunities in new areas, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. 

    Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary of State for External Affairs, announced that Prime Minister Modi will engage in bilateral discussions with Brunei’s leaders during his visit, focusing on all aspects of their cooperation and relationship. 

     “As you know, we share a very warm and friendly relationship with Brunei and our engagements cover multiple areas such as defence, trade and investment, energy, space, technology, health, capacity, building, culture and vibrant people-to-people exchanges,” ANI quoted Mazumdar as saying. 

    According to him, the Indian diaspora in Brunei, numbering around 14,000, includes a significant proportion of doctors and teachers who have gained respect and recognition for their contributions to the country’s economy and society. 

    PM Modi’s Visit To Singapore 

    Modi will thereafter visit Singapore at the invitation of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on September 4-5. This marks his first visit to the country in nearly six years. 

    During the trip, PM Modi will hold meetings with Singaporean officials and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, he will also engage with Singaporean business leaders.