PM Narendra Modi’s Warm Welcome in Singapore by PM Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Singapore’s Parliament House on Thursday. He was warmly greeted by Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. PM Modi signed the visitors book and met with ministers and delegates from both countries.
PM Modi, who arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, has a busy schedule with numerous engagements aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Singapore. He is expected to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Singapore during his meeting with Lawrence Wong.
Later, PM Modi will visit AEM Holdings Ltd’s semiconductor facility with PM Wong, followed by a lunch hosted by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He will also meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. After a business meeting with CEOs, PM Modi will return to New Delhi.
On Wednesday, PM Modi expressed his happiness on meeting Lawrence Wong, sharing a post on X stating, ‘Happy to have met my friend, PM Lawrence Wong. Had an excellent discussion on a wide range of issues. India cherishes the friendship with Singapore.’ Wong also shared a picture of their meeting and welcomed PM Modi for dinner at Istana, the official residence and office of the president of Singapore.
MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the visit will further fortify ties between the two nations. ‘Fortifying India-Singapore bonds of friendship. PM Narendra Modi warmly hosted by PM Lawrence Wong at the iconic Sri Temasek in Singapore. An evening cherishing the deep and long-standing India-Singapore ties awaits,’ he posted on X.
Singaporean Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugham received PM Modi at the Changi airport on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed by the Indian community. PM Modi was seen giving autographs and playing the dhol with diaspora members outside the hotel. He later posted on X, ‘Thank you, Singapore! The welcome was truly vibrant.’
Before arriving in Singapore, PM Modi visited Brunei, where he held talks with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India in Bandar Seri Begawan. He also visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque as part of his historic visit to Brunei.
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PM Narendra Modi -: PM stands for Prime Minister. Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India, the leader of the country.
Singapore -: Singapore is a small island country in Southeast Asia, known for its cleanliness and advanced technology.
PM Lawrence Wong -: Lawrence Wong is the Prime Minister of Singapore, the leader of the country.
Ceremonial welcome -: A ceremonial welcome is a special event where important guests are greeted with respect and honor, often with music and formal ceremonies.
Parliament House -: Parliament House is the building where the government leaders of Singapore meet to make laws and discuss important issues.
India-Singapore relations -: India-Singapore relations refer to the friendship and cooperation between the countries of India and Singapore.
Brunei -: Brunei is a small, rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, known for its oil wealth.
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah -: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is the ruler of Brunei, a very important and powerful person in the country.
Chancery of the High Commission of India -: The Chancery of the High Commission of India is the main office of India’s diplomatic mission in another country, like an embassy.
