Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore calls on PM

Published By : Admin | August 26, 2016 | 10:00 IST
Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore meets PM Narendra Modi
Mr. Shanmugaratnam briefs PM Modi on various bilateral cooperation initiatives, in the areas of Skill Development and Smart Cities

Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.

The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the people of Singapore on the sad demise of former President S. R. Nathan. The Prime Minister said that Singapore has lost one of its great sons.

Mr. Shanmugaratnam briefed the Prime Minister on the status of various bilateral cooperation initiatives, especially in the areas of Skill Development and Smart Cities.

The Prime Minister recalled his successful visit to Singapore in November 2015, during which the bilateral relationship was upgraded to a “strategic partnership”, and said that he is keenly looking forward to the visit of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to India in the near future.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay a State visit to Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025
November 09, 2025

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State visit to Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025. The visit seeks to strengthen the special ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and is in keeping with the tradition of regular bilateral high-level exchanges.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will receive audience with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, and the two leaders will inaugurate the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, developed jointly by Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan. Prime Minister will attend the celebrations dedicated to the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Prime Minister will also meet the Prime Minister of Bhutan H.E. Mr. Tshering Tobgay.

The visit of Prime Minister coincides with the exposition of the Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha from India. Prime Minister will offer prayers to the Holy Relics at Tashichhodzong in Thimphu and will also participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan.

India and Bhutan share a unique and exemplary partnership marked by deep mutual trust, goodwill and respect for each other. The shared spiritual heritage and warm people-to-people ties are a hallmark of the special partnership. Prime Minister’s visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to deliberate on ways to further enhance and strengthen our bilateral partnership, and exchange views on regional and wider issues of mutual interest.