PM Modi will deliver the keynote address of the Shangri-La Dialogue today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas like trade and investment, connectivity, innovation and technology. The two leaders also exchanged views to strengthen bilateral relations and explored further cooperation in the flagship initiatives of the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a number of engagements in his tightly packed schedule on day 2 of his Singapore visit.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi will deliver the keynote address of the Shangri-La Dialogue, which will be the first time an Indian Prime Minister will address the event.
PM Modi arrived in Singapore on the last leg of his three-nation tour on Thursday and addressed the Indian diaspora at a Business and Community Event at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. "When India opened up to the world and turned to the East, Singapore became a partner and a bridge between India and ASEAN. Political relations between
India and Singapore are among the warmest and closest. There are no contests or claims, or doubts," PM Modi said at the event.
Before Singapore, Prime Minister visited Indonesia and Malaysia in a bid to enhance India's relations and engagements with the three countries, who are members of the ASEAN.
Here are the Highlights on PM Modi's Singapore visit :
India stands for a free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific region, which embraces us all in a common pursuit of progress and prosperity: PM Modi.
Our vision stands for a free, open, inclusive region, which embraces us all in a common pursuit of progress and prosperity: PM Modi
India and China have displayed maturity and wisdom in managing issues and ensuring a peaceful border, says PM Modi
I firmly believe that Asia and the world will have a better future when India and China work together in trust and confidence, says PM Modi.
"No other relationship has as many layers as our relation with China. We are fastest growing economies, our population is expanding": PM Modi
India-China cooperation is expanding. Trade is growing. And, we have displayed maturity and wisdom in managing issues and ensuring a peaceful border. There is growing intersection in our international presence: PM Modi at Shangri-La Dialogue
Destiny of the world will deeply influenced by developments in Indo-Pacific region, says PM Narendra Modi at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Singapore is our springboard to ASEAN. It has been, for centuries, a gateway for India to the broader East, says PM Modi
PM Modi says, "Three years ago in Mauritius, I described our vision in one word -- Sagar. Sagar stands for Securtiy And Growth For All In Region."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The summit shows testimony of our commitment to ASEAN and act east policy."
He adds, "The mankind looks to the rising east with the promise to see what 21st century holds for the world."
For thousands of years, Indians have turned to the east, not just to see the sunrise but to spread, says PM Narendra Modi in his address at the Shagri-La Dialogue.
We are committed to make doing business easier as well as smoother in India: PM Narendra Modi speaks at conference on security cooperation.
Interesting pointers from PM Modi's interaction with students at Nanyang Technical University
- NTU offers a glimpse of the change in the world driven by the youth
- The world is clear that the 21st century is Asia's century. It is essential to believe in ourselves and know that this is our turn. We must rise to the occasion and take that leadership
- We must treat every challenge as an opportunity
- In human history, India and China have dominated global trade for centuries. At the same time, there was no conflict. We must think of furthering connectivity without any conflict
- Greater use of space technology augurs well for human progress
- Among the many advantages of space technology is that improves accuracy in weather predictions
- Space technology helps us in properly mapping our development infrastructure - be it in terms of where do we need more schools, better roads, added hospitals
PM Modi at an exhibition being held at Nanyang Technical University
PM Modi and Singapore's PM signed 8 agreements in areas of naval cooperation, cyber security, nursing.
"Singapore has always been a source of foreign direct investment for India"
- Singapore has always been a source of foreign direct investment for India and also investments in foreign countries. It has also been a favourite destination for Indian investments abroad.
- I am happy to note that Indian companies use Singapore as a spring board for not only this country but for the entire ASEAN region. For Singaporean companies, as India progress and develops, opportunities are coming up
- India and Singapore have had a long-term naval cooperation, I welcome the completion of a logistics agreement between the navies of our countries. In the coming times, dealing with cyber security and extremism and terrorism will be important areas of our cooperation.
- We both have reaffirmed our views on maritime security and have shown our commitment to a 'Rules Based' order. We have also agreed on the need to maintain an open, stable and fair international trade regime.
- We agreed that cybersecurity and terrorism are the key areas of focus. We also agreed for a peaceful, open, and friendly maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Relations between India and Singapore have stood the test of time: PM Modi- Relations between India and Singapore have stood the test of time
- Prime Minister Lee and I reviewed our bilateral ties
- Happy to note Indian companies use Singapore as a spring board
- under Digital India - we will make data center policy in India
- The air traffic between India and Singapore is growing rapidly and both countries will work on the air traffic agreement
- We also discussed the BHIM app and RuPay to enhance digital payments
PM Modi is speaking at the joint press meet with PM Loong
PM of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong briefing press
- Our defence ties have strengthened, our navies have signed an agreement today on logostics cooperation and will also celebrate 25th anniversary of annual Singapore-India maritime bilateral exercise this year
- We have launched initial link for our payment systems NETS and RuPay. Indian tourists will be able to use their RuPay cards for electronic payments at Changi airport and selected operators across Singapore
- Our navies have signed an agreement today on logistics cooperation and will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of annual Singapore-India maritime bilateral exercise this year
PM Modi meets Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore at the Istana
PM Modi and his Singaporean counterpart PM Lee Hsien Loong are expected to discuss on defence and strategic cooperation and the emphasis on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific.
PM Narendra Modi meets President of Singapore Halimah Yacob at the Istana
PM Modi will hold bilateral delegation level talk in Istana
Watch: PM Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome at the Istana
PM Modi receives a ceremonial welcome at the Istana, the office of the President of the Republic of Singapore. Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong also present.
PM's schedule for today
(8.30am IST): Ceremonial Welcome at Istana (Presidential Palace)
(8.50am): Call on Singapore President
(9.15am): Meeting with Singapore PM
(10am): Signing and Exchange of MoUs and Press Statements
(1030am): Official Lunch hosted by Singapore PM
(1215pm): Visit to Nanyang Technical University
(5.30pm): Shangri-La Dialogue Keynote Speech by PM
(6.10pm): Dinner hosted at Shangri-La Dialogue by Singapore PM
Before Singapore, Prime Minister visited Indonesia and Malaysia in a bid to enhance India's relations and engagements with the three countries, who are members of the ASEAN.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a number of engagements in his tightly packed schedule on day 2 of his Singapore visit. The prime minister will meet country's top officials, including Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong, and sign and exchange a number of MoUs today.