PM Modi was in Singapore as part of his 3-nation visit which also includes Indonesia and Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a busy schedule on the last day of his visit to Singapore. He began the day by meeting the former premier of Singapore Goh Chok Tong. The two leaders then went to Clifford Pier, where he unveiled a plaque to commemorate the immersion of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes in the country's waters. In 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's ashes had been sent to various parts of India and the world. This included Singapore. After unveiling the plaque, Prime Minister Modi interacted with local representatives. PM Modi then called on the US Defense Minister, who is also in Singapore. The two leaders discussed ways to ensure freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. PM Modi then visited the National Orchid Garden, before heading to the Sri Maramman Temple, Chuliya Mosque and the Buddha Relic Temple. The prime minister then visited the Indian Heritage Centre in Singapore's Little India district. Before concluding his tour, PM Modi also visited the Changi Naval Base, where he went on-board the Indian Navy's Shivalik class stealth frigate INS Satpura. He met and interacted with the officers and sailors on board. With this the prime minister will conclude his visit to Singapore.
Here are the highlights of Day 3 of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore:
Before concluding his visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Modi visited the Changi Naval Base, where he went on-board the Indian Navy's Shivalik-class stealth frigate INS Satpura. He met and interacted with the officers and sailors on board.
More photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore's Changi Naval Base
During his visit to the Indian Heritage Centre in Singapore, Prime Minister Modi bought a painting using his RuPay card. Speaking about India's digital initiatives, the prime minister had mentioned that Singapore will now allow people to transact using the RuPay card. The prime minister had also spoken about India's UPI initiative for digital payments.
Prime Minister Modi also unveiled the Kala Sangam, a permanent platform established by the Indian High Commission, Singapore and the Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore to bring Indian artisans to the country.
Towards the end of his Singapore visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 'Little India' district in Singapore. He went to the Indian Heritage Centre, where he was given a "rapturous" welcome by the Indian community.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. The prime minister offered prayers at the temple, after which he visited the museum section. PM Modi was accompanied by Singapore's Culture Minister Grace Yien.
After praying at the Mariamman Temple, Prime Minister Modi visited the Chulia mosque which was built by Chulia Muslim merchants from India's Coromandal coast. The prime minister was accompanied by Singapore's Culture Minister Grace Yien.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the Mariamman Temple, which is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. It was built in 1827, and is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.
Prime Minister Modi offered prayers at the temple
After praying at the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore, PM Modi said, "This temple illustrates the vibrant cultural connect between India and Singapore"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National Orchid Garden in Singapore on the last day of his 3-day visit to the country. An Orchid has been named after Prime Minister Modi. Its name is 'Dendrobrium Narendra Modi'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Secretary of Defense James Mattis in Singapore. The US Secretary of Defense is in Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual security meet. Prime Minister Modi and Mr Mattis discussed cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Former Prime Minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong accompanied PM Modi to Clifford Pier after their meeting this morning. The two leaders discussed interacted with local representatives at Clifford Pier after unveiling the plaque commemorating the immersion of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes.
Prime Minister Modi today unveiled a plaque at Clifford Pier to commemorate the immersion of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes in Singapore. In 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's ashes had been sent to various parts of India and the world. This included Singapore. Clifford Pier was Singapore's sea front landmark under the colonial government. It has since been renovated and currently serves as a restaurant.
PM Modi Meets Former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the last day of his Singapore visit by meeting former Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong. The two leaders had discussions on wide-ranging issues on ties between the two countries. They then proceeded to Clifford Pier, where PM Modi unveiled a plaque commemorating the immersion of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes in Singapore.
Before concluding his visit to Singapore, PM Modi will also visit the Changi Naval Base, where he will be going on-board the Indian Navy's Shivalik class stealth frigate INS Satpura. He will meet and interact with the officers and sailors on board.
The prime minister is then scheduled to visit the Indian Heritage Centre in Little India district.
Prime Minister Modi will then visit the National Orchid Garden, before heading to the Chuliya Mosque. PM Modi will also visit the Sri Maramman Temple and the Buddha Relic Temple shortly after that.
After unveiling the plaque, Prime Minister Modi interacted with local representatives. PM Modi then called on the US Defense Minister, who is in Singapore ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
On day 3 of his visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy schedule. He began the day by meeting former prime minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong. From there, PM Modi went to Clifford Pier, where he unveiled a plaque to commemorate the immersion of Mahatma Gandhi's ashes in the country's waters. In 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's ashes had been sent to various parts of India and the world. This included Singapore.