World News | India, Singapore hold 16th round of foreign ministry consultations, reaffirm strengthening multi-faceted relations

New Delhi [India]August 20 (ANI): India and Singapore held the 16th round of Foreign Affairs Consultation (FOC) on Friday, where the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen multi-faceted relations and deepen strategic partnership.

The 16th FOC was held in Singapore on Friday and was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (East), India, and Albert Chua, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

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The Indian High Commission in Singapore tweeted: “Productive and forward-looking discussions took place in today’s 16th MFA consultation led by Secretary (East) @AmbSaurabhKumar and Permanent Secretary Mr Albert Chua to further strengthen strategic partnership.”

During the diplomat, the two sides reviewed the overall picture of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the current level of engagement, read the press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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The two sides stressed the importance of bilateral political exchanges to realize the full potential of the partnership. The delegation also discussed strengthening cooperation in various areas such as trade and investment, entrepreneurship and innovation, fintech, smart cities, infrastructure, skills development and connectivity.

Defense cooperation between the two countries was also reviewed. Both sides noted the increase in the number of Indian tourists in recent months and the need to further facilitate tourism. Given that Singapore is currently India’s coordinator in ASEAN, the two sides exchanged views on India-ASEAN engagement and enhancement of relations. to a higher level.

They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern. Both sides reiterated their firm commitment to further strengthen India-New Zealand multi-faceted relations and deepen strategic partnership. The next round of forums will be held in New Delhi on a date convenient to both parties.

The close ties between India and Singapore stem from strong commercial, cultural and people-to-people ties over thousands of years.

India and Singapore added new momentum and direction to their strategic partnership in 2018, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Singapore from 31 May to 2 June, and his official visit to Singapore on 14 November He will visit Singapore for the second time from March to 15th to attend the ASEAN-India and related summits. (ANI)

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