2024-03-25 12:00:17
Singapore: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and other senior ministers. With these leaders, Jaishankar discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations and the situation in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Singapore. He reached here on Saturday. He addressed NRIs on Sunday and met investors on Saturday.
Jaishankar posted on Congratulated him on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” Jaishankar said about Prime Minister Lee’s support for bilateral relations, ”His positive sentiments on India-Singapore relations have always been a source of strength for our relations.” Balakrishnan Besides, Jaishankar held separate meetings with Trade and Industry Minister Gun Kim Yong and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hen.
Indo-Pacific also discussed
Jaishankar posted on social media platform ‘X’, “Pleased to meet Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Reviewed the progress of our bilateral cooperation. Talked about preparations for the next ‘ISMR’ meeting. Also discussed the completion of 60 years of our diplomatic relations.” He wrote, ”Views were exchanged on the Indo-Pacific and West Asia.” After meeting Trade and Industry Minister Gun Kim Yong, Jaishankar Sharing the photo on ‘X’, he posted, “Discussed trade, space, green energy, supply chain and defense.” It is hoped that these will be taken forward in the India-Singapore ministerial meeting.
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After this he met Teo Chi Hen. Regarding this meeting, Jaishankar said, “It was good to meet Singapore’s senior minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hen. The broader changes in India and the opportunities they provide for our partnership were discussed. Also exchanged views on regional and global issues.” The External Affairs Minister is also scheduled to visit the Philippines and Malaysia.