On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after completing a significant two-nation visit to Brunei and Singapore. During this trip, Modi engaged with top leaders from both countries to enhance historical ties, strengthen partnerships, and attract investments.
The Ministry of External Affairs shared the news on social media, noting the visit’s success and Modi's departure for New Delhi. In a tweet, Modi described his time in Singapore as "very fruitful" and expressed gratitude towards the Singaporean government and its people for their warm hospitality.
Modi's visit to Singapore was a key highlight of the trip. Invited by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Modi’s stay led to the elevation of India-Singapore relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership." The two leaders signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), including one focused on semiconductor corporations.
During his two-day visit, Modi and Wong discussed the progress in economic relations and the potential for further expanding trade and investment. They also reviewed collaboration in various areas, such as defence, security, maritime domain awareness, education, artificial intelligence, fintech, and new technology sectors.
The leaders visited a semiconductor manufacturing facility to underscore their commitment to advancing technological cooperation.
Modi received a warm reception at the Singapore Parliament House, where he signed the visitor's book. He also met with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to explore additional opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
Earlier in the trip, Modi had visited Brunei, marking the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation.
Accompanied by Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Modi held discussions with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. The talks covered various topics, including defence, trade, and energy, as well as regional and global issues of mutual concern.
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