Singapore president with wife pays tribute at Rajghat
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his wife, laid a wreath at Rajghat on Thursday. His state visit marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on X, “President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this morning. Bapu’s ideals and teachings continue to inspire us all.”
President Tharman received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a statement, Rashtrapati Bhavan said, “President Droupadi Murmu accorded a ceremonial welcome to H.E. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, highlighted the grandeur of the event. He stated, “President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s State Visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations kicks off with a resplendent welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. HC Wong.”
He also noted that Singaporeans from across India gathered to welcome their President.
The MEA further elaborated on the warm reception, stating, “Welcoming a close partner! President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore receives a ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour on his maiden State Visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi warmly greeted President Tharman at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
As part of his visit, President Tharman is scheduled to meet BJP national president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday under the “Know BJP” initiative. On Wednesday, he met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss several key areas of collaboration, including semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation, and trade development.
Jaishankar shared details of their meeting in a post on X, saying, “Delighted to call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore today. Discussed our cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks, skilling, digitalisation and trade development. As we celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations, confident that his State visit will add new momentum to our comprehensive strategic partnership.”
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