PM Modi at the Changi airport on Wednesday received a warm welcome from the Indian community.
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who successfully completed his official visit to Brunei on Wednesday, arrived in Singapore on the same day, where he received a ceremonial welcome at Singapore’s Parliament House on Thursday. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong along with his two leaders warm heartedly welcomed PM Modi. He signed the visitors book at the Parliament House. After which PM Modi along with Lawrence Wong met ministers and delegates from each other’s countries. PM Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state on Thursday as well. This visit is poised to further bolster the bilateral ties between and Singapore.
During the day, PM Modi will have a meeting with Lawrence Wong, where the two nations are expected to sign Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs). After the lunch, hosted by Senior Minister Lee Hsein Loong, PM Modi will visit AEM Holdings Ltd’s semiconductor facility with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He will also meet with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Following a business meeting with CEOs, PM Modi will return to New Delhi.
Taking on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed happiness on meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He stated, “Happy to have met my friend, PM Lawrence Wong. Had an excellent discussion on a wide range of issues. India cherishes the friendship with Singapore.”
Happy to have met my friend, PM Lawrence Wong. Had an excellent discussion on a wide range of issues. India cherishes the friendship with Singapore. https://t.co/ZLpZME0rxu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2024
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also shared a picture of their meeting on X (formerly Twitter) and welcomed PM Modi for dinner at the official residence and office of the Singapore president- Istana. In a post on X, he said, “Welcome PM Narendra Modi to Singapore! Delighted to have the chance to catch up over a meal at the Istana, before the official meetings tomorrow.”
Welcome PM @narendramodi to Singapore! Delighted to have the chance to catch up over a meal at the Istana, before the official meetings tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/6ceCrKwbAF
— Lawrence Wong (@LawrenceWongST) September 4, 2024
MEA official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal also put a light on PM Modi’s Singapore visit and stated that the visit will further fortify ties between the two nations. “Fortifying India-Singapore bonds of friendship. PM Narendra Modi warmly hosted by PM Lawrence Wong at the iconic Sri Temasek in Singapore. An evening cherishing the deep and long-standing India-Singapore ties awaits,” he posted on X.
Singaporean Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugham received PM Modi at the Changi airport on Wednesday where the prime minister received a warm welcome from the Indian community. PM Modi was seen giving autographs to diaspora members outside the hotel. He also tried his hand at playing the dhol there. Sharing from pictures, PM Modi later posted on X and said, “Thank you, Singapore! The welcome was truly vibrant.”
Thank you Singapore! The welcome was truly vibrant. pic.twitter.com/pd0My1x17l
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2024
Before his arrival in Singapore, PM Modi was on an official visit to Brunei. During his visit, he held “wide ranging” talks with Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan. Both the leaders discussed ways to make strong bilateral relations. On Tuesday, PM Modi inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India in Brunei’s capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. He also visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday as a part of his historic visit to Brunei.
(With ANI Inputs)