Singapore a strategic partner, says PM Modi

Singapore a strategic partner, says PM Modi

News:

1. Indian Prime Minister recently visited Singapore and deepens its economic and defence ties with the nation.

Important facts:

1. Singapore is the last leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour (Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore).
2. 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.