S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, met with Singapore’s senior ministers on Thursday to discuss measures to deepen the country’s relationship with the city-state.
Jaishankar met Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, when he arrived here on Wednesday for a three-day visit.
“Glad to meet @Tharman_s, Singapore Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies. Good discussion on the international economic situation,” External Affair Minister of India tweeted.
Glad to meet @Tharman_s, Singapore Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies.
Good discussion on the international economic situation. pic.twitter.com/StsW8x8Lgp
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 18, 2021
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Tharman wrote, “Had a constructive talk about global and regional economic priorities and the deeper cooperation we must establish.”
After that, Jaishankar met with Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen.
“Pleasure as always to meet Defence Minister of Singapore @Ng_Eng_Hen. Useful exchange of strategic assessments,” External Affair Minister of India tweeted.
Pleasure as always to meet Defence Minister of Singapore @Ng_Eng_Hen.
Useful exchange of strategic assessments. pic.twitter.com/7wyNfvMoKZ
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 18, 2021
He also met Minister of Home Affairs and Law Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam.
“Good to see @kshanmugam, Minister of Home Affairs and Law. Appreciate his views on strengthening our partnership,” External Affair Minister of India tweeted.
Good to see @kshanmugam, Minister of Home Affairs and Law.
Appreciate his views on strengthening our partnership. pic.twitter.com/SDeoRO3ngc
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 18, 2021
According to the High Commission, he will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
On Friday, he will pay a visit to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, according to the Indian High Commission in Singapore.
On Friday, Jaishankar will participate in a panel discussion titled “Greater Power Competition: The Emerging World Order” at the Bloomberg New Economic Forum.
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