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Singapore a strategic partner, says PM Modi
News:
- Indian Prime Minister recently visited Singapore and deepens its economic and defence ties with the nation.
Important facts:
- Singapore is the last leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour (Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore).
- Major takeaways from the visit:
- The two countries signed eight agreements.
- An implementation agreement was signed between the Navies of the two countries on mutual coordination, logistics and services support for visits of naval ships, submarines and naval aircraft, including ship-borne aviation assets.
- The two leaders confirmed that the second review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) has been concluded.
- They also discussed maritime security and expressed commitment to a “rules-based” Order.
- The two leaders also agreed on the need to maintain an open, stable, fair international trade regime and combat terrorism.
- India acknowledge ASEAN unity and their role as regional architects
- Singapore supports India claim for permanent member in a reformed United Nations Security Council.
- Collaboration on technology, smart cities and skills development was also been discussed.
