India and Singapore to Boost Ties in Advanced Technology, Says High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule
Singapore, September 3: India is excited to strengthen its relationship with Singapore, especially in advanced manufacturing technology like semiconductors, according to Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, Shilpak Ambule.
Ambule highlighted Singapore’s key role in ASEAN and its importance to India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. He said, “We are setting the relationship up for a further boost in new and emerging areas of advanced manufacturing technology. We have a lot to learn from Singapore in terms of skills. So they are helping us in our skilling initiative.”
He added, “Singapore has been a pillar of our engagement in the ASEAN countries. Singapore has helped us get into this region, into the East Asia Summit, and it gels well with our Indo-Pacific strategy.”
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the India-Singapore strategic partnership. Ambule mentioned that India aims to diversify cooperation into areas like advanced technology manufacturing, green growth, and sustainability. He said, “We are also looking to develop our semiconductor clusters. Singapore has developed that very well. So we are looking to collaborate with Singapore in this sector as well.”
Ambule also noted that India-Singapore bilateral trade has doubled in the last 10 years, with Singapore being India’s largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). He said, “We are encouraging more Singaporean companies to invest in emerging sectors in India like logistics, warehousing, commercial real estate, ports, and other areas.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-nation visit today, starting with Brunei on September 3-4, followed by Singapore on September 5. PM Modi will meet Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, PM Lawrence Wong, and other dignitaries. He stated, “I look forward to my discussions to deepen our Strategic Partnership with Singapore, particularly in new and emerging areas of advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development.”
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High Commissioner -: A High Commissioner is like an ambassador who represents their country in another country. Shilpak Ambule is the High Commissioner of India to Singapore.
Advanced manufacturing technology -: This means using new and improved machines and methods to make things. It includes making tiny parts called semiconductors that are used in electronics.
Semiconductors -: Semiconductors are tiny parts inside electronic devices like computers and smartphones. They help control the flow of electricity.
Strategic partnership -: A strategic partnership is a special agreement between two countries to work closely together in important areas like technology, trade, and security.
Green growth -: Green growth means growing the economy in a way that is good for the environment. It includes using clean energy and reducing pollution.
Sustainability -: Sustainability means using resources in a way that they last for a long time. It includes taking care of the environment so future generations can also use these resources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the country and makes important decisions.
