Singapore President lays wreath at Rajghat

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is making a landmark state visit to India, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He started his visit by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and received a grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The visit includes high-level discussions on cooperation in sectors like semiconductors, industrial parks, and digital technology. This diplomatic engagement is seen as a significant step in strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Singapore and India.

"Bapu's ideals and teachings continue to inspire us all" - Ministry of External Affairs, India

by ANI January 16, 2025 90 views

Singapore President lays wreath at Rajghat

New Delhi, January 16: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife on Thursday laid a wreath at Rajghat.

Key Points

1. Singapore President pays respects at Rajghat

2. Celebrates 60 years of bilateral relations

3. Receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

4. Discusses cooperation in key economic sectors

Shanmugaratnam's state visit commemorated the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between India and Singapore.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on X, "President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this morning. Bapu's ideals and teachings continue to inspire us all."

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The Rashtrapati Bhavan in a statement said, "President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to H.E. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

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Singapore's High Commissioner Simon Wong said that the visit kicked off with a resplendent welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

"President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's State Visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations kicks off with a resplendent welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. HC Wong"

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He added that Singaporeans from all over India came to welcome the President.

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The MEA said that the President was accorded a grand welcome in his maiden visit.

The MEA said in a post on X, "Welcoming a close partner! President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore receives a ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour on his maiden State Visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi warmly greeted President Tharman at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan."

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BJP national president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will meet the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on Thursday under 'Know BJP' initiative.

Earlier on Wednesday, he met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Jaishankar said the two discussed about their cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation and trade development.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1879535954962088146

In a post on X, he said, "Delighted to call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore today. Discussed our cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation and trade development. As we celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations, confident that his State visit will add new momentum to our comprehensive strategic partnership."