WORLD NEWS | Singapore High Commission thanks Delhi Fire Brigade for fighting fire near embassy

New Delhi [India]May 6 (ANI): Singapore’s High Commissioner to India Simon Wong on Saturday thanked the Delhi Police and the Delhi Fire Service for controlling the fire at their colony near the embassy.

“Thanks to the quick actions of @DelhiPolice and @DelFireService, the fire in the colony next to our embassy was quickly brought under control. Thank you – HC Wong,” the Singapore embassy tweeted.

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The Derry Fire Service was established in 1942 with the sole motto ‘We Serve to Save’.

Most recently, May 4th was International Firefighter’s Day. “Today, let us remember and honor those colleagues and friends who lost their lives in the line of duty and thank our Fire and Rescue colleagues with great pride for their dedication, commitment and courage,” the Derry Fire Service tweeted.

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India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Singapore after independence on 24 August 1965. The close relationship between India and Singapore is based on a fusion of economic and political interests.

India’s economic reform process since the early 1990s has laid a solid foundation for cooperation with Singapore, opening up the possibility of playing a significant role in each other’s economies.

Since the implementation of the “Look East Policy” in the early 1990s, Singapore has played an important role in reconnecting us with Southeast Asian countries.

Singapore ranks second in the most influential passport report, the Henley Passport Index 2021. Singapore is the only country in Asia with AAA sovereign credit ratings from all major rating agencies.

The India-New Zealand relationship is based on shared values ​​and approaches, economic opportunities, and convergence of interests on key issues. Political participation is constant. Defense ties are particularly strong.

Economic and technological linkages are extensive and growing.

Cultural and people-to-people ties are very active. There are more than 20 regular bilateral mechanisms, dialogues and exercises.

There is great consensus on a wide range of international issues and is a member of many forums including the East Asia Summit, G20, Commonwealth, IORA (Indian Ocean Rim Association) and IONS (Indian Ocean Naval Symposium).

Singapore is an important source of investment and a destination for Indians. Singapore was the first country to sign a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement with India, which is currently being upgraded.

Singapore’s influence in voicing ASEAN’s views led to India becoming ASEAN’s dialogue partner in 1995, whereas India was previously only a sectoral dialogue partner. Singapore also plays an important role in linking India and ASEAN countries together. (Arnie)

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