PM Modi Singapore Visit Live Updates: PM Modi reaches Delhi after Singapore, Brunei visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong condemned terrorism as the primary threat to global peace and stability during Modi's official visit to Singapore on September 4-5, 2024. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and called for multilateral action through the United Nations, including the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. They also emphasized cooperation on anti-money laundering and terror financing under FATF guidelines. The two countries reaffirmed their cooperation in global forums like the UN, WTO, and IORA and highlighted the importance of an open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The leaders agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' and celebrated their shared history as they approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

PM Modi, during the business round table with leading Singaporean CEOs, invited investments in India across sectors like aviation, energy, and skill development. Highlighting India's rapid progress over the past decade and its projected growth as the third-largest economy, Modi emphasized the country's political stability, ease of doing business, and reform-oriented economic agenda. He pointed to opportunities in India's growing aviation sector, the scrapping of old government vehicles, and infrastructure projects such as new airports and industrial cities. Modi also announced the establishment of an INVEST INDIA office in Singapore to enhance collaboration. The CEOs praised India's economic growth, pledging to increase investments over the next three years.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant advancement in India's Act East policy, reflecting a deepening of diplomatic and economic ties with these Southeast Asian nations. "Prime Minister @narendramodi's visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant step in our Act East policy early in his third term," posted Jaishankar on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a business roundtable in Singapore where the captains vowed to double their investments in India. The 18 business leaders who attended the meet also praised the policies of Modi 3.0, according to a statement.

Meanwhile, the Singapore companies committed an investment of over Rs 5 lakh crore (around $60 billlion) over the next few years in India.

After meeting PM Modi, Kok Ping Soon, CEO, Singapore Business Federation also said, "The fact that he spent so much time listening to business interests and issues brought up by business leaders reflected a very pro-business attitude...Singapore can contribute in skill development which PM Modi spoke about."

At PM Modi's Roundtable with Business Leaders, Singapore companies committed an investment of over Rs 5 lakh crore (around US $60 Billlion) in the next few years.

PM Modi left for India after addressing India-Singapore business roundtable

"India has political stability. Our policies are predictable and progressive. We are transparent regarding our agendas. I assure you India is progressing and the ruling govt will work at a pace thrice as fast as it did for the past 10 years," said PM Modi at India-Singapore business roundtable.

He said, "My government is committed to reforms, and our reforms are centred around my country's needs while keeping in mind global standards.

We believe in 'Reform, Perform and Transform'.

Our contribution to global good is equal to our human footprint. We are balancing the global responsibilities."

PM Modi says, "We are going forward with predictable and progressive policies...There is political stability in India. We are moving ahead aggressively in the area of semiconductors. We are going to make a whole ecosystem in this sector...Startups are growing very fast in tier 2 & tier 3 cities in India."

I noticed that the one topic that was visible prominently was that of skill development.

In India, we are giving a lot of emphasis on skill development keeping in mind Industry 4.0 and the field of semiconductors.

He further said, "This is my third term. Those who are familiar with India will know that after 60 years a government has been given the mandate for the third time. The reason behind it is the people's confidence in the policies of my govt...If there is any fastest-growing aviation sector in the world, it is in India. Having MROs is a priority for us. You (businesses) should come to India to invest in the development of airports..."

He emphasised on the economic reforms and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing India's business landscape.

Stressing that India and Singapore have "multidimensional relationship", Secretary East, ministry of external affairs (MEA), Jaideep Mazumdar, said on Thursday that the two nations complement each other and need each other to develop further.

While addressing a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to Singapore, Mazumdar said that India and Singapore have "strong relations" and have frequent exchanges between military establishments, navies and air forces.

On PM Modi's Singapore visit, Secretary East in the MEA, Jaideep Mazumdar says "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is paying an official visit to Singapore at the invitation of Singapore PM Lawrence Wong. He is here in Singapore after a very successful visit to Brunei as well. This is PM Modi's fifth visit to Singapore as Prime Minister...Yesterday, PM Modi was received warmly at the airport by Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam... In the evening yesterday, PM Lawrence Wong, in a very special gesture, hosted a private dinner for PM Modi.

Today, he was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House, followed by official talks, and they discussed and reviewed cooperation in a very wide range of subjects. including trade and investment, defence and security, fintech and digital economy, green corridors and sustainability, food security, advanced manufacturing including semiconductors, connectivity, health, and resilient supply chains. Four MOUs were exchanged, and these are in cooperation in semiconductor ecosystem, in digital technologies, in skill development and education, and in health care. The next stage in our bilateral relations has been set by the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable that met recently and which identified six pillars of our futuristic cooperation, and the above 4 MOUs address 4 of those six pillars. India and Singapore relations have been made future ready and accordingly, both Prime Ministers decided to elevate the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership."

PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Singapore Parliament, says MEA in news briefing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Singapore is not just a partner nation but an inspiration for every developing nation. He called the roundtable formed between India and Singapore a "path-breaking" mechanism.

In his opening remarks at the meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, PM Modi stated, "I thank you for your warm welcome. This is our first meeting after you assumed the post of Prime Minister. Many congratulations to you from my side. I am confident that under the leadership of 4G, Singapore will progress even faster."

"Singapore is not just a partner country, Singapore is an inspiration for every developing country. We also want to create many Singapores in India and I am happy that we are working together in this direction. The ministerial roundtable that has been formed between us is a path-breaking mechanism," he added.

In the second leg of his South East Asian nations visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached Singapore, after a historic trip to Brunei. India and Singapore signed four significant Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs). As Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his counterpart Lawrence Wong on Thursday, India and Singapore elevated their bilateral ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership".

"At their talks, both leaders reviewed the progress of India – Singapore bilateral relations. Given the breadth and depth of bilateral ties and immense potential, they decided to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," ministry said.

"Our talks focused on boosting cooperation in areas like skilling, technology, healthcare, AI and more. We both agreed on the need to boost trade relations," Modi said in a post on X.

"I thank you for your warm welcome. This is our first meeting after you assumed the post of Prime Minister. Many congratulations to you from my side. I am confident that under the leadership of 4G, Singapore will progress even faster," PM Modi said.

Several MoUs signed between India and Singapore in the fields of Digital Technologies, Health and Medicine, Educational Cooperation & Skills Development and India-Singapore Semiconductor Ecosystem Partnership in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in Singapore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong meet ministers and delegates from each other's countries at Parliament House of Singapore.

PM Narendra Modi met his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong over dinner, ahead of their formal bilateral meeting and exchange of agreements on Thursday. The visit will see the two sides making efforts to boost cooperation in areas like advanced manufacturing, maritime connectivity, aviation, skills and healthcare.

Among the big takeaways will be an MoU for cooperation in the semiconductor sector in which Singapore is a global leader.

"Landed in Singapore. Looking forward to the various meetings aimed at boosting the India-Singapore friendship. India's reforms and the talent of our Yuva Shakti makes our nation an ideal investment destination. We also look forward to closer cultural ties,'' said the PM in a post on X.

On cooperation in semiconductor manufacturing, India is considering collaboration in talent development as Singapore universities have developed customised courses for the semiconductor sector. Knowledge sharing about best practices of managing semiconductor industrial parks in another opportunity India is looking at, according to govt sources.

"In terms of factors of production, Singapore has limitations on land and labour. India, with abundant land and skilled labour, can be part of Singapore's semiconductor value chain. Semiconductor companies in Singapore can be encouraged to consider India for their expansion plans,'' said a source, adding Singapore also has semiconductor equipment and material manufacturers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to engage with key Singaporean leaders during his upcoming visit to the city-state. His itinerary includes meetings with Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Modi will also be hosted for separate meals by Wong and Lee.

In addition to his political engagements, Modi will interact with prominent business leaders in Singapore and explore opportunities within the country's semiconductor industry. The visit aims to foster collaboration and strengthen ties between the semiconductor ecosystems of Singapore and India. As part of this initiative, both Prime Ministers are scheduled to tour a semiconductor manufacturing facility.

To further enhance cooperation in the semiconductor sector, officials have announced that Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed, focusing on manpower skilling and development. These agreements are expected to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, ultimately benefiting both nations' semiconductor industries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his two-nation tour. Shortly after his arrival, he met with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong at the historic Sri Temasek bungalow, the official residence of the Singaporean Prime Minister, for a "private dinner."

This visit, which comes at the invitation of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, is PM Modi's fifth trip to Singapore, with his last visit taking place in 2018.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said India supports a "policy of development, and not expansionism", a remark that appeared directed at China as he wrapped up a bilateral visit to Brunei, where the two countries also reiterated their commitment to "freedom of navigation" in the region.

India and Brunei elevated their ties to "enhanced partnership" as Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah covering defence, trade and investment.

"We support the policy of development, and not expansionism," Prime Minister Modi said at a banquet hosted by Sultan Bolkiah, without naming any country.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Singapore on an official visit. At the airport, he was warmly received by the Singaporean Minister for Home Affairs and Law, and at the hotel, he was greeted by the vibrant Indian community here in this city. In the evening, the Prime Minister of Singapore, in a special gesture, will be hosting Prime Minister for a private dinner. Tomorrow, he has a packed schedule. He has meetings with the Prime Minister of Singapore in the morning where he will also receive ceremonial welcome and thereafter, he will have meetings with the President of Singapore and with the Emeritus Senior Minister and several other dignitaries. He will also visit AEM which is a semiconductor facility along with the Prime Minister of Singapore. PM also has business engagement, he will be meeting CEOs of Singaporean companies...This visit is important as it gives a major push to India's Act East policy to India's vision of the Indo-Pacific to India-Singapore economic ties and to India-Singapore technological ties. All these are very important for both countries..."

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday after concluding his visit to Brunei, he was warmly welcomed with dance and music performances by the Indian diaspora. PM Modi also joined the celebrations as he tried his hand at dhol. The video, which went viral in no time, showed PM Modi with the dhol as various women performed 'Lavani', a folk dance of Maharashtra.

During his visit, PM Modi will meet Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and interact with Singaporean leadership. He will also meet with business leaders from Singapore.

"A woman ties rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at a hotel in Singapore. Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed PM Modi on his arrival in Singapore," said PM Modi.

"Landed in Singapore. Looking forward to the various meetings aimed at boosting the India-Singapore friendship. India’s reforms and the talent of our Yuva Shakti makes our nation an ideal investment destination. We also look forward to closer cultural ties," said PM Modi.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will host PM for a meal. PM will meet Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Former PM and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will also host PM Modi for a meal. PM will also meet former PM and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.

"It is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei, and also coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides. Upon arrival in Bandar Seri Begawan, the Prime Minister was accorded a warm welcome by His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince...Today the PM was received at the Royal Palace by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, and they had detailed discussions on how to take the bilateral relations forward, and they covered a wide area of defence, trade and investment, space, energy, health, culture, and people-to-people relations. It is a matter of happiness that Brunei is going to start direct flights to India from Bandar Seri Begawan to Chennai are planned for later this year," said Mazumdar.

Singapore's CapitaLand, one of Asia's largest diversified real estate groups, plans to more than double its funds under management in India to more than S$14.8 billion (>INR 90,280 Cr) by 2028.

Good to see Singapore companies doubling down on investments in India: HC Wong

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan today, where he was warmly greeted by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei... Prime Minister invited His Majesty to pay a visit to India," said MEA.

"The two leaders witnessed the signing and exchange of an MoU on Cooperation in the operation of Telemetry, Tracking and Telecommand Station for Satellite and Launch Vehicles by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Brunei’s Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Pengiran Dato Shamhary Pengiran Dato Mustapha. They welcomed the upcoming commencement of direct flight connection between Bandar Seri Begawan and Chennai. A Joint Statement was adopted after the talks," MEA added.

"My visit to Brunei Darussalam was productive. It ushers in a new era of even stronger India-Brunei ties. Our friendship will contribute to a better planet. I am grateful to the people and Government of Brunei for their hospitality and affection," said PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Singapore after concluding his visit to Brunei.