Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Official Visit to Odisha

Singapore’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, arrived in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Friday for a two-day official visit to the state. The visit aims to deepen ties between the two nations. President Shanmugaratnam is set to sign several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during his stay.

On arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Shanmugaratnam was received by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, and other senior state officials. The Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) also took to social media to welcome the esteemed Singaporean leader with a warm welcome message.

 

MoUs Strengthen Bilateral Ties

During his two-day visit, President Shanmugaratnam is scheduled to hold important discussions with state officials. The discussions are likely to result in the signing of several MoUs between Singapore and Odisha. The MoUs might be  focus on cooperation in areas such as education, trade, and technology. The agreements will further enhance the already robust relationship between the two countries.

Previous Meetings with Indian Leaders

The Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Singaporean President Shanmugaratnam on Thursday at New Delhi prior to the visit to Odisha. President Murmu appreciated the extensive history that has kept two nations intact since time unknown for trust, love, and mutual respect. Indian and Singapore relations are exemplary.

President Murmu also noted that Singapore plays a key role in India’s Act East policy and its broader vision of a stronger Indo-Pacific region. The two leaders agreed that the growing India-Singapore partnership would yield substantial benefits. This collaboration comes at a crucial time as India advances toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy.

Discussion Between The Countries

President Shanmugaratnam and Indian leaders focused their discussions on deepening the partnership, especially with an eye on the future. Both countries share democratic values and growing economic ties. This creates great promise in the bilateral relationship for both nations.

As Singapore’s President continues his visit in Odisha, the signing of MoUs and further dialogues are likely to strengthen already very strong ties between the two countries. That would mark another milestone in ongoing India-Singapore collaboration.