New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to discuss the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in bilateral talks. “It is a pleasure to meet His Excellency @Tharman_S, President of the Republic of Singapore. India values our comprehensive strategic partnership with Singapore. This visit by the President will strengthen our bilateral relations as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. ,” the finance minister said in the post. About X. India-Singapore relations were elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore in September 2024.
The President will be accompanied by Second Minister of Finance and Minister of Transport Chee Hong Tat.
“The two leaders discussed the #comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, focusing on areas such as #fintech, #digitaltechnology, #semiconductorecosystem, and #skillsdevelopment. He expressed confidence in expanding trade and #investment relations,” the Ministry of Finance said. The ministry said in a separate post about X:
The President of Singapore arrived here on Tuesday night for a five-day visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations in various areas.
