Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Singapore for the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits. He participated in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Leaders' Meeting. "My participation in these meetings symbolizes our continued commitment to strengthening our engagement with ASEAN Member States and with the wider Indo-Pacific region. I am looking forward to my interactions with other ASEAN and East Asia Summit Leaders," he had said ahead of his visit.
PM Modi also met US Vice President Mike Pence. He became the first head of government to deliver the keynote speech at the Singapore Fintech Festival. In his speech, PM Modi highlighted how India has become the best destination for start-ups. During his visit, he is also scheduled to interact with the participants and winners of the joint India-Singapore Hackathon.
"It is my firm belief that if we provide the right encouragement and a nurturing ecosystem, our youth has the ability to become global leaders in providing solutions to the challenges facing humanity", PM Modi said. He also said that he is confident that the visit to Singapore will impart fresh momentum to our growing partnership with ASEAN and East Asia Summit nations.
Here are the Highlights from PM Modi's visit to Singapore:
Nov 14, 2018 20:13 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for an early conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement through multilateral and bilateral talks among the member countries.
Nov 14, 2018 18:30 (IST)
"India and USA are time tested friends, who are cooperating on several subjects. Our talks today will further enhance the strong relations between our countries," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets after meeting Vice President of the US Mike Pence.
Nov 14, 2018 16:00 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart General Prayut Chan-o-cha hold talks in Singapore. Issues relating to trade, commerce and connectivity were among the various subjects discussed by the leaders.
Nov 14, 2018 13:45 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President Mike Pence held talks on Wednesday on a wide range of bilateral and global issues of mutual interests including defence and trade cooperation, ways to counter terrorism and the need for maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, according to Press Trust of India.
Nov 14, 2018 08:19 (IST)
India is your best destination for investment. Development of all and development of the most marginalised should be our motto, says PM Modi in his keynote address
